Non Residential House Parents

Manpower Recruitment are looking for Permanent Non- Residential House Parents for an established College in Oxford City Centre.

This is a Permanent role offering Part Time or Full-Time employment.

Salary will be £18670-£24000pa depending on contract.

You will work 45 weeks of the year only

Key Aspects of Role

To provide excellent care for boarders the College whilst leading and managing an individual boarding house in accordance with the current minimum Ofsted Framework (SCIFF) and the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools (5 Sept 2022).

Support the provision of a stable, comfortable, and secure Boarding environment in which students can develop self-reliance with managed support and guidance. Establish parent trust in the safeguarding of their children and support the House Manager in the efficient running of the boarding residence.

As supporting House Parent, you will work within the boarding area during term time and when on duty, according to the rotas, except by arrangement with the Head of Boarding. You will share fully in the life of the whole boarding community, contributing to the running of social and other events to sustain and develop the whole community.

General

• Ensure the implementation and maintenance of National Minimum Standards within boarding house practices and processes.
• To help provide a safe and homely environment for boarders in their house and safeguard their welfare.
• Be aware of, and comply with, current health and safety, safeguarding and child protection legislation and procedures, and to uphold the school's policy on child protection.
• To partake and ensure the daily registrations are carried out effectively and according to school policy. Any absences immediately tracked down and accounted for.
• Contribute to developing within the students a sense of collective responsibility and sensitivity for the wellbeing of others, encouraging support and help for each other as appropriate.
• Support the provision of some weekend activities for boarding students.
• To take a flexible approach to your duties, overnight and weekend supervision will be required and a willingness to 'muck in'. This role is both a challenging and rewarding role.
• Be proactive in liaising with students about Exeat applications, and detailed arrangements for student arrival and departures for vacations or beginning and end of term.
• Be on duty two days before the arrival of students to welcome students and to help them settle in, and two days after the departure of the students for the purposes of boarding inset, and to assist in the packing, clearing and checking of the rooms and House.

Student Behaviour, Welfare and Leadership

• Be actively involved in the care and welfare of the boarders in the house and nurture a feeling of respect and trust between boarders and staff working in the house.
• Participate in the establishment of a boarding environment which is supportive and provides clear boundaries and expectations of behavior both individually and to each other.
• Monitor academic behavior and issues, liaising with teaching staff, and your House boarding team to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to the students' attainment and wellbeing.
• Communicate regularly with your House Manager and AST on issues relating to general welfare and wellbeing of boarding students especially where there are concerns.
• Attend to student's minor medical needs, and liaise with HP, teachers, the school nurse, and other staff as necessary concerning student wellbeing. More serious medical issues must be recorded and reported to the Houseparent. Ensure the maintenance of student medical records immediately and following college procedures and policies.

Domestic

• Actively engage with students in your boarding house to develop a relationship of knowledge, respect, and trust.
• Act as Loco Parentis and lead by example by being an appropriate role model for all boarders in your House.

Experience:

• SVQ3 Qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent (desirable)
• Proven track record in boarding or childcare setting.
• Experience of pastoral care of students in an educational setting.
• Safeguarding experience and training up to Level 2.
• Comprehensive First Aid Training including first response.

Attributes:

• Self-motivated, confident, committed, and enthusiastic.
• Full emotional and physical resilience, energy, and perseverance.
• Kind, patient, friendly and approachable, with flexibility and empathy.
• Passionate about the development of young people.
• Appreciation and understanding of the context of international education, with sensitivity to the diverse needs of international students and their families.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Organisational and administrative skills with good levels of digital competence.
• Able to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• A sense of humour is a definite bonus.

Hours of Work:

• Flexible, part time (afternoons and evenings) - exact hours TBC

Other benefits:

• free meals during term-time
• Access to counselling services
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Participation in the 'Cycle to Work' scheme
• Eyecare vouchers