Support the well-being and personal development of younger students in a nurturing, parental role.
About the role Role type: Fixed term, residential
Dates: For course dates between start of July and middle of August 2025
Working pattern: Saturday to Saturday, up to 60 hours per week on a shift pattern with overnight duties. 1 day off per week.
Reports to: Welfare Manager or Deputy Course Director
The House Parent plays a crucial role in the pastoral care of students aged 9-12 or 12-14 during our Juniors residential courses. Acting in loco parentis, you will ensure students feel safe, cared for, and engaged. You'll foster a positive and welcoming residential environment, helping children settle into their new surroundings and guiding them through their daily routines. This role is key in creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where students feel at home.
Main duties Emotional and social support: Build rapport with students, providing the care and guidance needed to create a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where they feel at home.
Positive Behaviour: Create an environment that encourages respect, inclusivity, and kindness among students.
Residential duties: Up to 10 hrs per week, as part of the residential team including morning registrations, meal time supervision, curfew checks and overnight phone duty.
Welfare and safeguarding: Take responsibility for the wellbeing and safeguarding of your group, ensuring any concerns are reported immediately to the Welfare Manager.
Activity support: Assist the Activity Manager in delivering a variety of on-site activities and excursions, ensuring students are engaged and supervised.
About you You're a compassionate caregiver who understands the emotional and social needs of younger children in a residential setting.
You're able to create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where students feel safe and included.
You can provide clear guidance and structure, helping students navigate their routines and feel secure in their surroundings.
You're comfortable building trust and rapport with children, ensuring they feel cared for and supported throughout their time with us.
Essential Experience of working with children or young people, ideally in residential or pastoral care roles.
Clear evidence of providing emotional and social support to younger students and responding promptly to welfare concerns.
Proven ability to create a positive, inclusive environment that promotes student well-being, and to communicate effectively with children and staff.
Excellent leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills, particularly suited to working with younger students.
Right to work in the UK (we cannot sponsor work visas for this role)
Desirable Knowledge of child development, especially social and emotional needs, and safeguarding procedures within residential or educational settings.
Experience working in boarding schools, summer camps, or other residential programs, with skills in leading activities or managing children in multicultural environments.
Familiarity with first aid or safeguarding certifications.
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