Residential Experience Lead for Student Welfare

Morgan Hunt; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is recruiting a Residential Experience Officer for a college in Northamptonshire. This role supports students in a residential setting, promoting welfare, positive behaviours and a sense of belonging within a safeguarding-focused team.

The successful candidate will contribute to an inclusive, supportive residential community and partner with staff, families and external agencies to ensure student well-being and positive development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Experience working in a similar role supporting young people.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Confidence to challenge inappropriate behaviour in a professional and constructive manner.
• Genuine commitment to safeguarding, student welfare, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues alike.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive and inclusive residential environment where students feel safe, supported and valued.
• Organise and supervise social, sporting, and volunteering activities that enhance the student experience.
• Provide pastoral care and act as a trusted point of contact for students' wellbeing needs.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and college policies at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers, and external agencies to support student success and welfare.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a respectful residential community.

Skills

Excellent communication

Active listening

Organisational skills

Behaviour management

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building

Equality diversity inclusion

Education

Youth Work qualification

Experience in education/residential setting

Job description

Morgan Hunt is recruiting a Residential Experience Officer for a college in Northamptonshire. This role supports students in a residential setting, promoting welfare, positive behaviours and a sense of belonging within a safeguarding-focused team.

The successful candidate will contribute to an inclusive, supportive residential community and partner with staff, families and external agencies to ensure student well-being and positive development.