Residential Officer

Think FE Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is seeking a Weekend Residential Officer to support and supervise college students. The role involves working weekends, ensuring student safety and wellbeing, and leading social activities. Ideal candidates will have experience with young people, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle emergencies. This part-time opportunity offers an hourly rate of £13.74 and a generous pension contribution.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (pro rata)

20% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in a role focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Confident and empathetic individual.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise students' wellbeing and safety.
• Supervise social and sporting activities.
• Monitor condition and care of accommodation.
• Patrol campus with security personnel.
• Promote respectful community standards.

Skills

Experience with young people or vulnerable adults

Excellent communication skills

Ability to respond to incidents calmly

Empathetic and approachable attitude

Discretion and professionalism

Job description

Weekend Residential Officer

Part time opportunity, ideal for supplementing your full time role or seeking flexible weekend work.

We re seeking a reliable and engaging individual to join a highly rated college residential team. You will work Saturday and Sunday, 9.00 am to 6.00 pm, supporting and supervising students living in college residences.

You will

• Support and supervise students in the college residences, ensuring their wellbeing and safety.
• Supervise a programme of social and sporting activities during evenings and weekends, encouraging student participation and engagement.
• Monitor the condition and care of student residential, sporting, and social accommodation, reporting any concerns or maintenance needs.
• Patrol the college campus and accommodation buildings, working effectively with the college security personnel to maintain a safe environment.
• Maintain acceptable standards of student behaviour outside the normal timetabled day, promoting a respectful and inclusive community.

What s on offer?

• Weekend work: Saturday & Sunday, 9.00 am 6.00 pm.
• Hourly rate: £13.74 per hour.
• Annual leave entitlement: 33 days per year (pro rata for part time).
• Pension: 20% employer pension contribution in line with sector norms.

About you

• You are committed to the active encouragement and promotion of equity, diversity and inclusion.
• You have experience of making a difference to young people and/or vulnerable adults by being a trusted and respected individual.
• You are confident, empathetic, and able to respond calmly to incidents and emergencies.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a proactive, approachable attitude.
• You have experience working with confidential information, demonstrating discretion and professionalism.

Next steps

Once you ve applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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