Life-changing roles available CAN YOU FILL THE SHIRT? Welfare Officer - Job Overview You'll be the first line of response for any accommodation and welfare issues for our international students during their stay; acting as general support to the centre, activity and academic management to ensure the programme is being delivered to a high standard. You'll make sure everyone is up in the morning and back to bed in the evenings, and supervise meal times to make sure everything is running smoothly. Much of the day you might be "on call", ready to jump into action to support the centre and the students as necessary. Centre Supervision Your support will be invaluable in making sure the activity, academic programmes and the centre as a whole run smoothly. You’ll be expected to: Supervise the busy meal times and assist with any dietary issues Monitor accommodation for room issues, damage etc Enforce curfew and quiet times Liaising with the centre welfare management about any accommodation issues Helping groups around site if necessary Assisting with any doctor or A&E visits Student Welfare Many of our students may be away from home without their family and friends for the first time. Some may have a harder time than others adjusting to the experience. You’ll be expected to: Be a friendly face and a listening ear to any students you identify that might need some extra support Run the tuck shop during the break between classes, and monitor its stock levels Have a good relationship with the students' Group Leaders so we have a good idea of any difficulties students may be facing Follow our Safeguarding procedure should it be necessary Job Details Full Board - Accommodation and meals provided throughout your contract Salary - New WO, under 21- £350 per week, New WO, over 21 - £42.00 per week, Returning WO - £470 per week Holiday Pay - 12.07% holiday pay will be added to your salary. Travel Allowance - £30 one off payment to help towards the cost of travel to and from the centre. Working Hours - Up to 35 hours per week based on 6 working days. Available Contract Dates - Temporary - April, July & August 2025 Pre-joining training dates - Staff are required to attend 2 x paid training days in advance of joining any programme. Your Eligibility You must be over 18 years of age be eligible to work in the UK get an enhanced DBS check have a good level of English You should be a natural host be responsible and proactive be diplomatic and respectful be organised and meticulous It's a plus if your a first aider you've done this before Apply today Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. Current and past employers will be approached for references and will be specifically asked about an applicant's suitability to work with children. Dusemond is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.