Residential Welfare & Admin Lead - Summer Camp

ALPADIA Language Schools SA; Brighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided on site

Industry competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team and international work

Job summary

ALPADIA Language Schools SA is seeking a Welfare & Administration Manager for a fixed term residential summer contract in Brighton. You will lead safeguarding, welfare, and administrative operations to ensure student safety and smooth camp operations.

You will manage a team of Welfare Officers and Night Supervisors, coordinate with internal services, and ensure compliance with policies while fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for international students.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a pastoral, welfare, safeguarding, or residential management role with children or young people.
• Experience working in a summer camp, boarding school, or youth programme setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage safeguarding cases, welfare incidents, and behavioural issues professionally and sensitively.
• Experience leading and supporting a team of staff responsible for student welfare and supervision.
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety of students and implement Safeguarding and Health & Safety policies with Camp Manager.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Staff for the centre and arrange medical responses.
• Manage and assist with student presence-check registers and attendance.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding student welfare queries and concerns.
• Manage transfer plans communication with students and Group Leaders for stress-free departures.
• Lead training and induction of staff members and create welfare schedules.
• Line manage Welfare Team and act as main point of contact.
• Ensure administrative tasks (check-in, pocket money) are organized and delivered.
• Oversee accommodation allocations and respond to requests and complaints.
• Support Activity Programme and contribute to camp process improvements.

Skills

Outlook

MS Office

Excel

Pastoral welfare experience

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Team interaction

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Emergency management

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in education, youth work, social care, psychology, or pastoral support

Mental health first aid / counselling / well-being management training

Job description

ALPADIA Language Schools SA is seeking a Welfare & Administration Manager for a fixed term residential summer contract in Brighton. You will lead safeguarding, welfare, and administrative operations to ensure student safety and smooth camp operations.

You will manage a team of Welfare Officers and Night Supervisors, coordinate with internal services, and ensure compliance with policies while fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for international students.