House Parent (residential)
Location: St Mary's University Campus
Salary
£670.26 per week
Basis
Full time/ Fixed Term
1st July – 29th July or 1st July – 12th August
Weekly Hours (including overtime)
The postholders will be required to work 48 hours per week, on a rotated shift basis. Details of shifts will be provided when you arrive at the camp but will be subject to change based on operational need.
Package
Accrued holiday allowance will be paid at the end of the engagement at the rate of 12.08% of salary
Job Description
Camp St Mary’s London is an ambitious new venture at St Mary’s University hosting an English-language summer camp for approximately 350 international students per week in July and 125 in August.
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate House Parents to join our residential team.
Your primary focus is the day-to-day management of students within their assigned residential buildings though, you will also play a collaborative role in the wider camp program, including supporting the activity staff during evening on-site events and potentially escorting groups on excursions.
The ideal candidate will possess a positive, empathetic approach to working with juniors and a genuine interest in supporting diverse cultures. If you are a resilient, patient, and communicative professional ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of international youth, we invite you to join our residential community at Camp St Mary’s.
St Mary's University staff have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact and are required to adhere to and ensure compliance with Safeguarding Policy at all times.
The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references as well as medical clearance, an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications. All of the above checks must have been completed before the start of the employment.
Please make sure you are available no more than 5 days prior to the dates in this advert for a period of training and preparation. The exact number of days will be communicated in advance.
Application process
To apply, please complete an online application form and attach your CV with a cover letter providing details of your suitability for the role you are applying for.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted while the vacancy remains open. Therefore, we reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Overview
As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.
St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary’s University is holding a work visa sponsorship licence however we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To avoid disappointment, please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying as we will not be able to provide advice on individual cases. Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
