Welfare Officer (Fixed Term Summer Contract)
Alpadia Languages Schools
- Ardingly, West Sussex
- Contract
- Full-time
- Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care
- Monitor and supervise the student residence ensuring the proper safety, conduct and wellbeing of residents
- Manage students’ behavior at all relevant times, with a judicious awareness of the need to sanction or encourage as appropriate
- Chasing and finding students who are missing from the programme to maintain high safeguarding standards
- Supporting and caring for sick students in camp
- Carefully monitor the host institutions’ property, ensuring it is well looked after and any damage reported and investigated
- Prioritize the safety of students above all else, following our Safeguarding and Health and Safety Policy
- Be friendly and approachable whilst developing professional, positive relationships with students that help to enhance their overall experience
- Ensure any concerns, worries or questions students may have are dealt with sensitively
- Ensure any safeguarding concerns that come to your attention are dealt with sensitively, and information shared/escalated appropriately
- Ensure the accommodation is kept tidy
- Ensure the students go to bed and wake up at the appropriate times, accompanying them as necessary
- Assist in the arrival check-in / departure check-out procedures
- Assist with regular damage inspections
- Assist with running of activities and excursions where required
- Assist with any additional tasks as given by the camp management team
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Being flexible and adaptable to change
- Excellent team work skills
- Knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate clearly
- Ability to work under pressure, multitask, prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
- The ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
- A positive attitude to the use of authority and maintaining discipline
- High level of integrity
- Relate well to children and gain their trust and respect
- Able to empathize with the children
- Have experience working with Juniors in a care position
- The ability to continue having a positive attitude when facing adversity or difficult situations
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Safeguarding and Welfare experience with under 18s
- Experience with multiple departments and teams
- Experience in a summer school environment
- Safeguarding Level 1 and 2
- Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours
- A developing and enriching summer experience
- The chance to make long term connections and friends
- Meaningful engagement with international students and the chance to give back
- A sense of belonging with many returning staff members each year
- Development of your social, relationship and leadership skills
- Join a booming community of Alpadia staff members
- Start or continue your professional development (CPD) in a supportive coaching environment
- An industry competitive salary
- Role training and the opportunity for experiential learning throughout
- An unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere
- An international working environment
- Free entrance for all activities and excursions
- Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression
- Ardingly: 28.06.24 – 10.08.24
- Typically a residential position with accommodation provided on site
- We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students therefore all staff employed will be required to provide / undergo an Enhanced DBS check (and provide overseas conduct certificates where applicable)
- Equality and diversity is part of our core purpose. Alpadia summer schools are for everyone. This applies to both our students and our brilliant team of staff.