Host Family Provider

Nottingham Forest; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional football club in Nottingham is seeking host families to provide accommodation for Academy players living away from home. This rewarding role involves creating a supportive, homely environment and assisting young people in their personal development. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills and prior experience working with youth. Flexibility during the football season is essential.

Qualifications

• Provide a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for Academy players.
• Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule during the football season.
• Meet hosting requirements during home visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide a homely and friendly environment for young players.
• Support their development in independent living and self-care skills.
• Prepare a nutritious evening meal and report any concerns to the team.

Skills

Excellent communication and listening skills

Experience working with young people

Ability to promote anti-discriminatory practice

Job description

Contract: Temporary engagement

Location: Within three miles (15 minutes), easy access to The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Working Arrangements: Opportunities to host on a full-time or part-time/ad-hoc basis

About the Role:

We are recruiting host families to provide accommodation for our Academy players, supporting them while living away from home. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on their experience and support their development as young people alongside their football careers.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Provide a homely and friendly environment for our young people
• Support their development in independent living and self-care skills
• Include them in family life as they feel comfortable
• Provide access to a private bedroom, bathroom, laundry facilities, and communal areas
• Prepare a nutritious evening meal
• Report any welfare concerns to the Safeguarding and Welfare team
• Allow access for regular inspections and visits from the Club throughout the season
• Follow any additional requirements outlined during the application process, with guidance provided by the Club

What Are We Looking For:

• Provide a warm, welcoming, and safe environment
• Offer a private bedroom and relevant amenities
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule during the football season
• Previous experience working with young people
• Ability to promote anti-discriminatory practice

As part of the recruitment process, home visits will be conducted to assess suitability and ensure the home meets hosting requirements.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

We are committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities within our workforce, and all applicants are asked to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

To ensure safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a DBS check. The results will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and the Club will act accordingly. An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments, and applicants must declare any convictions or cautions. Failure to meet safeguarding requirements may result in withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment.