The Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) is looking for contractors to develop new standards for residential child care workers.
The standards, to be set out by March 2009, will create a framework for career development in residential child care.
Residential child care workers are currently required to have at least a level 3 NVQ. But, as this may not be enough to meet the development needs of staff, the CWDC has decided to develop standards leading to higher-level qualifications.
The work will help develop training at two levels: a post-induction programme for residential care workers and one for experienced staff and managers. Support material will also be put together.
