Night Residential Support & Safeguarding Officer

Hartpury University and Hartpury College; England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + holidays pro‑r‑

Employee wellbeing programme

LGPS pension

Employee discounts

Onsite fitness facilities

Cycle to Work

CPD opportunities

Flexible working

Enhanced maternity/adoption/paternity

Seasonal events

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College is seeking a night-time residential security role to deliver a safe campus environment and pastoral support for students living on site. The role operates on a rolling 8-week shift pattern with a 2 on / 6 off arrangement, and is permanent.

The post requires safeguarding awareness, the ability to manage diverse situations calmly, and a caring, professional approach to student welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a residential, educational and/or safeguarding setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the ability to apply them in practice.
• First Aid or Mental Health First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training).
• Understanding of young people’s pastoral needs, particularly those aged 16–18.
• Confidence using basic IT systems for record keeping and communication.
• Full UK driving licence (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Deliver an effective service to residential students, helping to maintain a safe and supportive campus environment
• Work closely with the Duty Team to provide pastoral, health and wellbeing support
• Ensure safeguarding and student safety are always central to your practice, in line with relevant regulatory frameworks (including the Social Care Common Inspection Framework and National Minimum Standards)
• Maintain the safety and security of buildings, the wider estate, and everyone on campus during night hours
• Protect students, staff and visitors, and help to prevent and deter crime
• Support all students living on campus, with a particular focus on those aged under 18

Skills

Residential experience

Safeguarding knowledge

First Aid

Pastoral support

IT record keeping

UK driving licence

Job description

Hartpury University and Hartpury College is seeking a night-time residential security role to deliver a safe campus environment and pastoral support for students living on site. The role operates on a rolling 8-week shift pattern with a 2 on / 6 off arrangement, and is permanent.

The post requires safeguarding awareness, the ability to manage diverse situations calmly, and a caring, professional approach to student welfare.