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Head of Pastoral Care

Pay: Competitive rates of pay + Full board accommodation provided
Job Type: Activity staff/Resort Rep, Au Pair/Nanny, Care....
Location: United Kingdom 15 residential and two non-residential centres across the UK United Kingdom Residential
Category: Gap/Temp And Parttime/Holiday
Available from: Jun 2017
Finishes on: Aug 2017
Type of work: Full Time And Part Time, Indoor , Evening Work, Daytime Work
Job reference: E02421877
Adventure, Childcare/Care Work, Education, Sports 2017-03-20 2017-06-13

Job Description

Job title: Head of Pastoral Care (HPC)

Reports to: Centre Director (CD)

Location: 15 residential and 2 non-residential centres across the UK

Contract and remuneration:

  1. 4 weeks with a possible extension
  2. 48 hours a week, including four night shifts from 10pm to 1am a week
  3. Full board and accommodation provided free of charge for all residential staff

Job overview:

The HPC’s key responsibility is the overall welfare of the students ensuring they are safe, secure, happy and respect other students, staff and the facilities. The HPC must ensure that all staff are allocated bedrooms spread around the boarding houses to ensure the effective supervision of all students, with particular attention to be given to individual students. The HPC must supervise other staff in night duties from 10.00 p.m. to 1.00 a.m. for four nights a week. The role is a Senior Management position therefore the HPC is expected to fulfil a demanding workload.

Job tasks:

  • Maintain the overall welfare of all of the students through excellent levels of provision for every student
  • Manage a team of Senior Welfare Leaders (SWLs) and Welfare Leaders (WLs) who have the responsibility for the routine pastoral care and welfare of the students at all times
  • Ensure fire and safety procedures are displayed and adhered to, including regular fire drills and accommodation checks
  • Plan ahead with room allocations for students for the duration of the course
  • Run a weekly Welfare Desk to provide information to students, Group Leaders and staff to ensure all needs and concerns are being addressed
  • Carry out night duty on a rota basis (four nights per week) and supervise other staff on duty making sure that all buildings are locked, secure and all students are safely in their rooms
  • Create rotas utilising welfare working hours to ensure the supervision of students throughout the day, assisting with these welfare duties including meal supervision and bedtime supervision
    • Help the CD with student behaviour and liaise with the Centre Management Team to report all damage incidences and serious incidences
    • Deal quickly and efficiently with any complaints or issues relating to the accommodation and welfare of the students
    • Report maintenance issues to staff and ensure the cleanliness of the residence is maintained to the standards of the school
    • Co-ordinate all transfers for student arrivals and departures (coaches/taxis/minibus) by liaising regularly with HO staff
    • Ensure that Ardmore Language School’s Health and Safety policies are implemented and adhered to at all times
    • Write a full job specific report at the end of the course

Person specification:

Essential

Desirable

Age

18 or over

Criminal Check

Enhanced DBS or CRB certificate

Education/training/

qualifications

First Aid certificate

Safeguarding Children Level 1 certificate

Experience

Previous summer school experience, ideally in a residential position

Proficient at using Excel, etc.

Previous house supervisor/ welfare work experience

Experience of managing teams in summer school environment

Personal attributes

Ability to ‘think on your feet’ and adapt to changes quickly

Smart appearance, enthusiastic team player

To have a flexible approach to the working day

Enthusiasm and ability to motivate a team of welfare staff and students

Skills and abilities

Excellent communication skills and proficient in English language

Ability to create and sustain working relationships with young people

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work in high pressure environment

Proven leadership skills

Other

Eligible to live and work in the UK

* Increments will be paid to staff who hold relevant qualifications

Qualifications

  • Due to the natural of this role involving working with children, applicants must be over 18, please confirm
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