Graduate Enrichment Residence Support Officer
Tonbridge
£28,130 per annum
Full Time
An exciting opportunity has become available at our partner College in Tonbridge for a Residence Support Officers to join their dedicated residential team who were rated outstanding by Ofsted in June 2024. You'll play a key role in supporting the wellbeing and personal development of students aged 16-18 living on campus, many of whom are experiencing independent living for the first time. Focusing on enrichment with students who are very outdoorsy, the role will include training on supervising and report writing in the residential halls. This is a great induction to working in education.
Working as part of a supportive team, you'll help deliver high-quality pastoral care and encourage student engagement in both academic life and a wide range of personal and social development opportunities. This includes involvement in Learner Voice initiatives, the Student Union, and Health & Wellbeing activities.
This position follows a rota-based schedule, with shifts ranging between 8am and 1am throughout the whole year (days, evenings, nights and Sundays). You will also be part of an emergency 'on-call' rota, typically covering one shift per week.
Shifts 8am-4pm / 10am-6pm / 3pm-11pm or 5pm - 1am. No shifts from 7pm Friday to 5pm Sunday.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and positive engagement of residential students.
- Support students in adjusting to independent living and participating in college life.
- Help plan, coordinate, and deliver a varied enrichment programme tailored to students' needs.
- Promote a safe and inclusive environment, upholding behaviour standards and safety procedures.
What We're Looking For:
- A strong understanding of student welfare and safeguarding, with knowledge of relevant legislation and residential provision standards (training will be provided).
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in a related field such as social care, youth work, mentoring, or informal education.
- At least Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills.
- A genuine ability to connect with students and collaborate effectively with staff and external partners.
- Experience in education or residential settings, and awareness of challenges affecting student engagement, is desirable.
If you're passionate about supporting young people and creating a safe, enriching living environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Accommodation: The college have onsite accommodation, should you wish to explore this.
The Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following benefits.
- 33 days' annual leave (including Christmas / New Year break), plus bank holidays.
- Enrolment onto the People's Pension Scheme
- Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.