Assistant Houseparent Job

  • Sector: Childcare
  • Function: Schools Pastoral Care
  • Contact: Kelly Bothomley
  • Contact Phone: +442076300545
  • Start Date: September 2024
  • Location: Bushey
  • Salary: £24,000 GPA
  • Job Ref: 115684
  • Contact Email: kellyb@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Assistant House Parent Job

I am working with a school that focuses on happiness and success. They are a progressive and inclusive all-through school, a school that is a place to stretch and be supported, a place to play and compete and make friends and grow in confidence.

They are looking for a residential assistant house parent to join their school in September 2024 to work as an integral part of a small boarding team.

The role:

  • Provide for the safety, wellbeing, protection, good discipline and pastoral wellbeing of all boarders;

  • Getting to know each boarder as an individual

  • Responsibility for the general welfare and well-being of the boarders and being aware of any social and domestic problems they may have

  • Contributing to termly reports to inform parents of their children’s personal development

  • Accompanying boarders on visits to doctors, dentists, consultants and hospitals and the distribution of medicines within the boarding house (in consultation with the School Nurse)

  • Ensure a positive experience for all boarders.

  • You will have excellent communication and organisational skills

  • Experience of working with young people in a school setting.

  • Be committed to safeguarding the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing of young people

  • Understand the importance of developing appropriate working relationships with young people

  • Have the ability to treat all with respect without regard to gender, age, religion, race or sexual orientation

  • Be responsible, honest & reliable 

*More information can be sent over upon request*

Salary: £24,000 GPA

Accommodation: 1 bedroom flat (pets are welcome)

Start: September 2024

Interviews: ASAP

Responsible Consultant: Kelly B (KellyB@greycoatlumleys.co.uk)

Vacancy Number: 115684