How to become an accommodation warden
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
College
You could take a college course before applying for a job. Courses include:
- Level 2 Certificate in Facilities Services
- Level 2 Certificate in Housing Practice
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
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Apprenticeship
You can train for this job through:
- an intermediate housing and property management assistant apprenticeship
- an advanced apprenticeship in housing and property management
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Work
You could work as a warden's assistant and become qualified through on-the-job training. You could also work your way up by doing customer service courses.
Volunteering
You could start as a volunteer warden, for example, if you want to work with the Youth Hostel Association.
Direct Application
To apply directly, you'll usually need some GCSEs or equivalent, including English and maths.
You'll also find it helpful to have paid or unpaid experience of working with vulnerable groups and experience of working in a care setting.
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Further information
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