Job Description
Residential Supervisor
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £18,023.72 per annum
Job type: Permanent, Part time
Our client is one of only two specialist horse racing colleges in the UK. They seek a Residential Supervisor to join its enthusiastic, vibrant, and hardworking team. This third-sector provider delivers training for people in both racing and other equine industries. Located in the scenic grounds of a private estate near Doncaster, it achieved Ofsted Grade 2 for overall effectiveness and Grade 1 for both Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development in December 2022.
The role of the Residential Supervisor is to supervise (hence the name) and provide pastoral care and support to learners during the hours they are not in formal evening programme classes/lectures or on the yards with the horses. They are responsible for discipline, administering and maintaining learner records, and the completion of appropriate accident reporting documentation for incidents/accidents that occur outside of normal working hours, including weekends.
Residential Supervisors are allowed to sleep on shift, from the hours of midnight to 5.30am if all learners are safe and accounted for, and there are no issues in the Residential block.
To be selected for this interesting, challenging role, you must have:
* Previous residential experience
* Experience of working with young people, in particular, 16-19-year-olds
* First Aid at Work certificate or be prepared to work towards and achieve it
* Excellent communication skills
* Be adaptable / flexible
* Demonstrate initiative
* Be assertive although calm under pressure
* Have a positive attitude (constructive, optimistic, willing individual)
The Residential Team works a six-week rota. The hours of work for this position are as follows:
* Week 1: Monday - 8pm to 8am & Sunday 8am to Monday 8am
* Week 2: Friday - 6pm to 8am
* Week 3: Tuesday - 8pm to 8am, Wednesday - 8pm to 8am, Friday - 5pm to 10.30pm, Saturday - 5.30pm to 10.30pm
* Week 4: Friday - 6pm to 8am & Sunday 8am to Monday 8am
* Week 5: Friday - 6pm to 8am
* Week 6: Tuesday - 8pm to 8am, Wednesday - 8pm to 8am, Friday - 5pm to 10.30pm, Saturday - 5.30pm to 10.30pm
Salary - £18,023.72 per annum.
There is an expectation/opportunity for you to pick up extra hours/shifts with holiday cover.
Benefits
* Holiday entitlement of 25 days + Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Life Assurance (2x salary)
The selected applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The College meets equality and diversity, health and safety, and safeguarding children and young people requirements.
Applications are by CV and covering letter which should outline why you believe you will be a fit for this role. Please note - CVs without a full employment history or an explanation for gaps in employment will not be considered. Included in the CV should be full contact details of two referees who will be contacted after any job offer.
Closing date for applications: 21st of February 2025.
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