Assistant Houseparent (Non-residential or Residential)
Role Purpose:
Support the Pastoral & Boarding team by providing a safe, caring environment for students. Act "in loco parentis" and ensure boarders have a positive, home-like experience.
Working Hours:
4 days a week + every other weekend (Part-time option available)
Key Responsibilities:
- Build strong relationships with students and support their academic, social, and personal development.
- Ensure students follow school schedules, including leaving for lessons on time and adhering to curfew.
- Work with the boarding team to provide high-quality care, following policies on student welfare, illness, and emergencies.
- Collaborate with staff on academic and pastoral issues.
- Monitor and enforce residence rules, logging incidents and maintaining records.
- Manage leave requests and supervise younger students closely.
- Assist with student reports, boarding house administration, and extracurricular activities.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
- Actively promote and safeguard student welfare, reporting concerns to the safeguarding team.
- Handle incidents sensitively and participate in ongoing safeguarding training.
Person Specification:
- Knowledge of national and local boarding regulations (NMS, CIW).
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage difficult situations and maintain confidentiality.
- Professional and courteous in dealings with students, parents, and staff.
Terms & Conditions:
- Holiday: 45 days, taken during college breaks
- Pension: St Andrews Pension Plan
- Training: Ongoing training in safeguarding, health and safety, and food hygiene
If you require any more information, do not hesitate to get in touch with Tom at Nurse Seekers on 01926 676 369 for more details.
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