Residential Support Warden

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE SERVICES LTD

Residential Support Warden (Fixed term until 30/06/2022)

£22,099 - £24,158 including 15% shift allowance (pro rata if 42 weeks per year)

This is an active front line role, working as part of the team responsible for providing our learners (around 400) with a positive residential experience.  As a key member of the Residential Support Team you will help to ensure that the learners are supported at all times. 

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the residential students, providing an emotionally and physically safe environment
• Be first point of contact with residential issues for learners, guardians and colleagues
• Ensuring College rules are adhered too, and learners are following the code of conduct
• Be responsible for keys and alarms in relation to the halls of residence

The successful applicant will

• Be enthusiastic and keen to work with young people
• Have a good understanding of the needs of young people with the ability to guide and empathise but still retain strong boundaries
• Have a supportive and friendly manner
• Experience of working with young adults or leaners
• Teaching, youth work or counselling qualification is desirable

The role entails working an average of 37 hours per week worked on a shift pattern of days and nights, (12 hour shifts: 4 day shifts on, 2 shifts off, 4 night shifts on, 6 shifts off). This role can either be worked on a 42 week per year basis (£20,187 - £22,067 per annum) or a 52 week per year basis (£22,099 - £24,158 per annum). 42 weeks is all term time weeks, half term weeks and the additional weeks to be worked at an agreed time during the Summer.

Closing Date: 20 September 2021

College Benefits:

• Eligibility to join a defined contribution pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• Access to an employee assistance scheme
• On-site gym at the Sparsholt campus (membership £100 per annum)
• Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including: plants, fruit & vegetables, fish and game.
• Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications
• Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices

There is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider

Application packs are available from:

01962 797309

https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/college/jobs/

HR@sparsholt.ac.uk