Role: Volunteer Sales and Engagement Assistants

Location: Remote (UK only) and/or hybrid to Brighton.

Hours: Flexible and to be discussed, a minimum of two hours per week.

Contract: These voluntary roles have an initial commitment of two months, with the possibility of review or extension.

Reports to: Head of Marketing

Who we are

Grassroots Suicide Prevention (GSP) is a national charity committed to the timely intervention and prevention of suicide. We work to empower people to help save lives through connecting, educating, and campaigning nationally. Our vision is a future where more lives are saved from suicide.

About the roles

We are seeking some dedicated and enthusiastic and dynamic volunteers to support our sales and engagement of our courses. As a Sales and Engagement Assistant, you will work closely with the Head of Marketing and the wider Training team to do any activities such as research, outreach, engage audiences, write copy, support sales campaigns, develop case studies. This role is ideal for someone passionate about sales and marketing, eager to develop their skills and CV, and motivated by making a difference in the mental health and suicide prevention sector.

Supporting documents

Sales Assistant – Job Description.pdf

Applications

Please email a cover letter explaining which areas of marketing you could offer to us, with any examples of your work and your CV to carrie@prevent-suicide.org.uk. We will be interviewing potential applicants on a rolling basis.

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Salary: £13.22 per hour

Location: YMCA Small Street Day Nursery, Walsall, WS1 3PR

Located near Walsall town centre, YMCA Small Street Day Nursery offers a homely, caring environment for children aged 6 weeks-5 years. We can offer day care places in flexible sessions, all year round, 8am-6pm Monday-Friday.
We are looking for a dynamic, ambitious and passionate deputy manager to support in delivering an exceptional childcare service to the local community. Motivated by the desire to help children develop, you will be part of a team providing and maintaining high quality education and care for the children. As part of the Nursery management team, you will provide leadership within the setting, setting a positive example to nursery staff, and working closely with the Nursery Manager to ensure good practice.

Benefits

Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:

• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing Support
• Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
• 25 Days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, and an...

The Bishop of Gloucester, The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, is seeking a highly organised, discreet and proactive Personal Assistant to support a busy episcopal ministry and the smooth day-to-day running of the Bishop’s Office.

Working as part of a small, welcoming team (alongside the Chaplain and Administrative Assistant), you will manager her diary, provide excellent administrative support, handle a wide range of enquiries and correspondence, and help coordinate meetings and specific events. You will bring strong discernment, a systematic approach, exceptional confidentiality, and the ability to remain calm and professional at all times, along with a positive attitude and sense of humour.

We expect that those who support the ministry of the Bishop of Gloucester are sympathetic to the Diocese’s mission to share the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so people may know life in all its fullness.

We do this by supporting, enabling and equipping the Church of England in and around Gloucestershire.

Recruitment information.

The closing date for applications is Monday 16 February. Shortlisted Candidates will need to be available for interview on

Friday 27 February

Personal Assistant to the Bishop of Gloucester – Job Description and Person Specification

To apply please send in your CV and a letter explaining why you think you would be the best person for this role to – ku.gr1768584660o.coi1768584660dsolg1768584660@tnem1768584660tiurc1768584660er1768584660

The Diocese of Gloucester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to the usual Church of England required safer recruitment and DBS checking processes.

Job Introduction

• Support Worker: Loughborough (LE67)
• Rate:£12.60 per hour
• Hours:Full Time (37.5 hrs)
• Training:Full training + NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Sponsorship:Not available

Have you considered the difference a smile can make, taking time to listen, understanding and empowering someone to make a choice? Being a Support Worker helping people to live their best lives in the ways they choose.

At Affinity Trust, what matters most is your compassion and willingness to make a difference. Every day offers the chance to learn, grow, and see the real impact of your support in the lives of people around you.

How will I make a difference?

As a support worker you’ll be there to lend a helping hand in a way that puts the person’s needs first, this means:

• Tailor support to each person’s daily needs and goals
• Empower people to make their own choices
• Encourage independence through everyday tasks
• Build confidence and practical life skills
• Help people stay connected to their community, friends, and family
• Support at their pace with patience and understanding
• Celebrate every achievement, no matter how small

Joining Affinity Trust means you'll be with caring colleagues, gain hands-on training that helps you grow into the role, and discover that what you do each day matters.

Joining us as a Support Worker gives you;

✨Meaningful connections that make a difference every day

✨Shared experiences of happiness and growth in the people you support

✨Being valued for who you are and the difference you make every day

Our Benefits

• Buy & sell annual leave
• Access pay as you earn via Stream - https://stream.co/en
• Wellbeing scheme
• Fully funded health plan via SimplyHealth (GP, dental, optical)
• Blue Light Card reimbursement
• Pension & Life Assurance

An enhanced DBS check is required (paid for by us).

We interview as we receive applications, so apply today!

We're committed to being Disability Confident, and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require any assistance with finding out about current vacancies, making an application, or need our recruitment documents in a more accessible format, please let us know.

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Grove Cottage Job Description

Job Title
Reporting to
Organisation
Main Purpose
of Role

Nursery Keyperson
Nursery Manager
Grove Cottage – Bishop’s Stortford Mencap
To ensure effective, high quality and professional delivery of Grove Cottage ‘s special
needs nursery provision.

General Duties  Delivery of nursery provision:

•  Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for children.
•  Ensure children’s needs are fully catered for including:
o  Support children socially and emotionally.
o  Deliver stimulating and fully-inclusive activities within the EYFS

framework.

o  Deliver appropriate extracurricular activities.
o  Take part in outings, including weekly swimming sessions and half

termly day trips.

o  Administer medication and tube feeding as necessary (training will be

provided).
o  Prepare snacks.
o  Assist with toileting and general wellbeing.
o  Set up equipment and tidy away each day. Ensure areas are safe.

Regularly check equipment.

•  Keep up to date with policies and ensure policy compliance. Work within

Ofsted guidelines.

•  Observe, monitor and report on children’s progress within the EYFS

framework.

•  Undertake ongoing training, as necessary.
•  Liaise with schools and other educational settings. Assist with smooth

transitions into nursery and to new settings.
•  Liaise with parents/ carers on an ongoing basis.
•  Participate in meetings with families and external agencies.
•  Attend regular staff meetings.

•  Experience of working with children with learning disabilities is desirable
•  Knowledge of Early Years services and EYFS is desirable
•  Good verbal and written communication skills
•  Basic IT skills
•  Willingness to undertake training as required
•  Good at juggling tasks
•  Uses initiative to solve problems
•  Team player and self-motivated to work on own as required
•  Focused on getting job done
•  Positive role model, enthusiastic and inspires others, advocate of Grove

Cottage

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Key Skills &
Attributes:

•  Professional appearance and approach to work
•  Demonstrate integrity and confidentiality and show initiative
•  Flexible and adaptable
•  Good attention to detail
•  Ability to stay calm under pressure
•  Methodical and thorough approach to work
•  Organised

Required
Qualifications:

•  NVQ Level 3 in Early Years (or equivalent)
•  Paediatric First Aid

The above is designed to help you in the understanding of your role and is not exhaustive nor intended
to be a definitive list of your duties, as flexibility in meeting Grove Cottage’s needs is required by all
employees.

For more information, go to www.mencapgrovecottage.org.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two references, which must be returned before
employment commences.

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Festival Assistant

Job Title: Festival Assistant

Reports to: Festival Director & Chief Executive

Location: Canterbury Festival Office (CT1 2JA) (flexible/hybrid working arrangements are available by

mutual agreement)

Contract: Permanent, full-time with additional hours during the pre-/post-October Festival period

Salary: £24,000–£25,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Application deadline: Monday 2nd February 2026 at 9am

About Canterbury Festival
Canterbury Festival is Kent’s leading arts festival, presenting a diverse programme of 120+ events
every October featuring music, theatre, literature, talks, comedy and community events, as well as
several weekenders and one-off events throughout the year.

We also run an active year-round Public Engagement programme of workshops, interactive artworks,
school projects, choirs, youth music and community showcases, giving over 12,000 people
opportunities to discover and engage with the arts in 2025.

Role Overview

The Festival Assistant provides all-round support across Canterbury Festival’s operations. Combining
administrative, programming, production, marketing, public engagement and front-of-house
responsibilities, the Festival Assistant plays an essential role supporting the planning and delivery of
the Festival and associated year-round activity.

With responsibilities ranging from programming administration, artist liaison, event management, box
office and marketing support to general office administration and volunteer co-ordination, the
Festival Assistant provides practical, organised and reliable assistance to ensure the smooth curation
and co-ordination of events and the Festival office. The role is varied, hands-on and well suited to
someone with a passion for the arts looking to build experience in arts administration and festival
planning and delivery within a busy, close-knit cultural organisation.

Festival House, 8 Orange Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2JA
General Enquiries 01227 452853
Website: www.canterburyfestival.co.uk    E-mail: info@canterburyfestival.co.uk
Registered on England No. 1480595.  Registered Charity No. 279714.
Canterbury Festival it the trading name of Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust, a company limited by guarantee.
Registered Office: Festival House, 8 Orange Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2JA.  VAT No. GB 397 8105 11

Key Responsibilities
Programming & Artist Administration
-

Provide administrative support to the programming team, maintaining accurate records,
schedules and artist information.

-  Act as a point of contact for artists, speakers, companies and agents, assisting with

-

communication, coordination and information gathering.
Support contracting processes, including issuing paperwork, tracking returns and maintaining
databases.

-  Assist with artist logistics such as travel, accommodation, schedules, riders and hospitality

requirements.

Production & Event Support
-

Support the planning and delivery of Festival events and year‑round activities across multiple
venues (including Public Engagement programmes and projects).

-  Assist with event logistics including schedules, stewarding requirements, artist arrivals and

-

technical coordination.
Provide on‑the‑ground support during events, including front‑of‑house duties, steward briefing,
ticket checking/sales and venue set-ups and clear‑downs.
Liaise with venue staff, technicians, artists and volunteers both before and during events.

-
-  Assist with arranging sound checks, artist transport, refreshments and introducing events where

required.

Marketing & Communications Support
-  Assist with gathering copy and images for marketing materials, newsletters and website updates.
-
Support brochure and newsletter distribution, including volunteer coordination and mailing
preparation.
Support the Marketing Manager in the promotion of and preparation for Festival events as
required e.g. drafting social media posts, designing digital assets & on-site signage.

-

-  Build and set-up events in the Box Office system as part of the on-sale process.

Staff the reception and box office, responding to in‑person, telephone and email enquiries.
Process ticket sales, exchanges and refunds using the Festival’s ticketing system.

Box Office & Customer Service
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-
-  Assist with box office operations at Festival events and third‑party events.
-  Monitor voicemail messages and info emails, ensure timely responses.
-

Support Festival Friend management including acting as a point of contact, updating members’
records, claiming Gift Aid, managing subscription enquiries, supporting campaigns to drive new
subscribers and organising Friends exclusive events.

Festival House, 8 Orange Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2JA
General Enquiries 01227 452853
Website: www.canterburyfestival.co.uk    E-mail: info@canterburyfestival.co.uk
Registered on England No. 1480595.  Registered Charity No. 279714.
Canterbury Festival it the trading name of Canterbury Theatre and Festival ...

St Paul's Steiner School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Volunteers · Troon shop

Volunteer - Retail Assistant - Troon

Volunteering is always in style! Do you have a passion for fashion and love working with people? Then we have a new exciting opportunity for you.

Keeping our services and activities running takes a team effort – with volunteers providing that extra mile of support, effort and care alongside staff.

Volunteers support all areas of the Ayrshire Hospice so whether your expertise is with our fundraising team, helping out at one of our shops or providing support to our patients, we have a volunteer role with your name on it!

• Department
• Volunteers
• Locations
• Troon shop
• Employment type
• Volunteer

Post:  Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – PMLD
Location: Kirkby, Merseyside
Hours:  8:30am – 16:00pm (+ 7 additional Twilight sessions 16:00 – 18:00)
POST    3-day Post (days to be confirmed no weekends)
Contract: Term Time – Permanent
Salary: £NMW – £25,740.00 pro rata (depending on qualifications and experience)

Activate is seeking to recruit Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) with experience of
supporting individuals with learning difficulties, disabilities, and complex needs. Ideally,
candidates will have experience working with young adults aged 19–25 on further education
(FE) study programs or have supported individuals in SEN settings within primary or
secondary education, or within health and social care environments.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in encouraging learners to actively
participate in their education. You should have experience supporting individuals across a
range of ability levels, from pre-entry through to Level 1, adapting your approach to meet
diverse learning needs.

We are seeking driven and motivated individuals who are passionate about supporting
young people to reach their full potential. and committed to promoting independence. The
role includes supporting students with personal care tasks such as feeding, administering
medication, changing, and other aspects of daily living. You will be dedicated to working with
young people who have learning and/or physical disabilities, assisting them with a variety of
further education (FE) both in the classroom and within community settings.

The role requires confident and capable Learning Support Assistants, ideally with at least
one year’s experience in further education or social care. A relevant LSA qualification is
preferred; however, full training will be provided to work towards a Level 3 LSA Certificate in
Special Needs after a successful probationary period.

Activate is a registered charity which was founded in 2005. We deliver personalised
educational and vocational programmes for young adults with learning difficulties and
disabilities in Knowsley. We have been added to the Section 41 Secretary of State approved
providers list.

Our further education programmes for 19–25-year-olds with learning difficulties and or
disabilities are entirely person centred.  We offer a personalised curriculum for each student
on program.

Our aim as an organisation is to provide groundbreaking education programmes which help
young people with disabilities to develop skills to build confidence, develop employment
skills and encourage independence within the local community.

Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation
of Offenders Act and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced
Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). We are committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this
commitment.

Full Job Description, Application Form, Diversity Monitoring Form and Privacy Policy can be
downloaded from our website https://activateces.org.uk/vacancies/ Completed application to be
submitted to jobs@activateces.org.uk  before closing date of 30/01/2026.
Reference No: LSAJAN26.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:
Contract:
Salary:

Learning Support Assistant (PMLD)
Term Time – Permanent
£NMW – £25,740.00 pro rata

JOB LOCATION:

Kirkby, Merseyside

All  employees  must  to  be  flexible  in  their  approach  and  will  be  expected  to  work  at  other
community-based sites.

Reporting to:

Education Lead

Main purpose of this job
To work as part of a team to support the teaching and learning activities and entitlement of all
learners who have severe and complex educational needs.
Support tutors in preparing individual programmes and learning materials appropriate to the
needs of the learners and supporting the tutor in the co-ordination and planning of resources
and the delivery of learning programmes.

Summary of duties and responsibilities:

To support the tutor in the management, planning, delivery and assessment of

1.
curriculum programmes for all learners including support to groups and individuals in the
delivery of these programmes.

To be a key worker for 1 learner or a number of learners in the class/group facilitating

2.
the documentation of assessment/progress and maintaining communication information
between college/home.

To assist the teacher with planning and preparation of resources and programmes

3.
including differentiation for the individual needs of learners in the class/group.

To actively support all students in the full range of curriculum activities across the

4..
college.

To carry out evaluation of progress and electronically record attainment against

5.
learners targets.

To read, understand and acknowledge, input and implement the following information

6.
for the students/groups that you support:

Individual Learning Plans
Behaviour Support Plan...

Volunteers · Ayr Shop

Volunteer - Retail Assistant - Ayr

Volunteering is always in style! Are you enthusiastic about sustainability and love working with people? Then we have a new exciting opportunity for you.

Keeping our services and activities running takes a team effort – with volunteers providing that extra mile of support, effort and care alongside staff.

Volunteers support all areas of the Ayrshire Hospice so whether your expertise is with our fundraising team, helping out at one of our shops or providing support to our patients, we have a volunteer role with your name on it!

This role will involve working across both the shop and the warehouse, supporting the team processing donations in the warehouse and enhancing the customer service experience in the front shop.

• Department
• Volunteers
• Locations
• Ayr Shop
• Employment type
• Volunteer

Volunteers · Saltcoats shop

Volunteer - Retail Assistant - Saltcoats

Volunteering is always in style! Do you have a passion for fashion and love working with people? Then we have a new exciting opportunity for you.

Keeping our services and activities running takes a team effort – with volunteers providing that extra mile of support, effort and care alongside staff.

Volunteers support all areas of the Ayrshire Hospice so whether your expertise is with our fundraising team, helping out at one of our shops or providing support to our patients, we have a volunteer role with your name on it!

• Department
• Volunteers
• Locations
• Saltcoats shop
• Employment type
• Volunteer

Nursing

Healthcare Assistant - Pre-Assessment

Healthcare Assistant - Pre-Assessment

Haywards Heath Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time | Includes weekend work£24,531 per annum37.5 hours per week

Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we’re committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

As a Healthcare Assistant on the ward at our hospital, you’ll show us you’re able to meet deadlines and follow instructions. You have a good telephone manner, and great computer and database skills. You will be qualified with an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, and hold relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting.

As a Healthcare Assistant on the ward, you will: 

• Put patient care first

• Carry out administrative duties

• Supporting a team of Registered Nurses and consultants in the delivery of exceptional patient care, pre and post surgery

• Enjoy time to get to know the people who are our patients

• Meet the needs of every individual

• Use your organisational skills to make a positive impact and experience

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital

Opened in 1993 and close to the centre of Haywards Heath, the Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital provides a wide range of medical services from minor procedures through to major surgical specialties. With three operating theatres – 1 is laminar flow, comprehensive outpatient facilities including a 3T MRI scanner, an excellent onsite pre-assessment clinic, physiotherapy department and 26 en-suite rooms on the ward.

Ours is a well-planned hospital with a clean, modern environment. We are proud of our consistently high standards of patient care which is delivered by our fantastic team throughout the whole patient journey.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

It starts with you. 

Rewards & Benefits

Helping you be and feel your best.

Gym Membership

Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.

Financial Wellbeing

A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.

Online GP

Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.

Healthcare Scheme

Provides you with access to treatment in our own hospitals (or other Nuffield Health approved facilities).

Annual Leave

25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.

Overtime

For clinical roles grade 9 and below, the overtime is at a standard rate of pay. For unsocial hours, you’ll be paid an additional enhancement to your salary at the following rates: Nights Hours worked between 7pm and 7am on any day of the week, 30% of basic hourly rate. Weekends Hours worked between 7am and 7pm on a Saturday or Sunday, 20% of basic hourly rate. Bank Holidays Hours worked between midnight and midnight of a bank holiday, 100% of basic hourly rate.

N...

ASSISTANT HOUSE PARENT
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: ASSISTANT HOUSE PARENT - ISS

Responsible  to: Welfare Manager

Main Purpose: The Assistant  House Parents are responsible  for working closely with the House Parent within
their  house,  and  the  Welfare Manager  to ensure  excellent  standards  of pastoral  care for the  pupils  on the
summer  school  programme.  Assistants  will  be  led  by  their  House  Parents  to ensure  that  all  pupils  enjoy  a
warm,  welcoming,  supportive  atmosphere,  and  that  the  house  is  run  smoothly  to  protect  the  safety  and
wellbeing  of international  pupils  within  the boarding house.

Course Dates:  The  course in 2026  will  run  for 4 weeks, and  we will be  offering contracts of varying  lengths,
depending  on  the  candidates’  availability  and  experience  and  our  student  numbers.  All  candidates  must
attend  on-site  induction  prior  to  the  start  date  (outlined  below).  If  candidates  have  holidays,  weddings,
graduations  etc booked,  they  must mention  this  at the  interview  stage. Time  off for such  events  cannot be
guaranteed  otherwise.
The course  is run  on the Senior  School campus  (Sedbergh),  with  three London  trips  running  throughout  the
course. See breakdown  of dates below (subject  to change).

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27th – 30th June 2026: London trip  (induction  takes place on 26th June in London)
30th June  – 25th July: Senior  School campus  at Sedbergh  (induction begins in Sedbergh on 27th June
or 2nd July, depending on contract start date)
18th – 21st July: London trip
25th – 28th July: London trip

Summer  School roles are residential  and involve  variable  hours, including  evenings  and weekends.  Weekly
pay reflects both  active working hours  and periods  of standby/on-call  duty. Staff receive one full day off per
week and reasonable  daily rest periods.

The school cannot cover the cost of travelling to and from the school.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Assistant  House Parents  will be guided  and supported  by their  House Parent  and the Welfare Manager  to:
•  Establish  a positive and  welcoming atmosphere  in the House, demonstrating  superior  pastoral care
and discipline  of students,  ensuring  that their  safety and physical  and emotional wellbeing  is the
top priority.

•  Ensure  appropriate  standards  of behaviour  are always upheld  in the House, managing pupil  conduct

and behaviour,  to promote  harmony  within  the boarding house.

•  Ensure  active  management  and  supervision  of  all  pupils  during  mealtimes  to  provide  a  pleasant

dining  experience  for all pupils.

•  Ensure  roll calls, registers, fire drills  etc. are undertaken  as required  by legislation.
•  To  be  an  integral  part  of  the  team  welcoming  pupils  and  their  parents/guardians  on  arrival  and

supporting  pupils  and  their parents/guardians  on departure.

•  Ensure  that wake up  and bedtimes  are observed  as laid out in the Schedule.
•  To carry out daily room checks, ensuring  that the boarding houses  are kept clean and tidy, providing

a safe, homely environment  within  which pupils  feel comfortable.

•  Report any damages to the Operations  team as necessary.
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Inform  pupils  about  the  housekeeping  and  laundry  protocols,  ensuring  that  cleaning  and  linen
changes are completed  according to the agreed schedule.

•  Attending  daily meetings  with the Welfare Manager.
•  Referring any student  requiring  medical attention  to the House Parent or Welfare Officer.
•  Ensuring  any sick pupils  in house  are cared for while they are unable  to attend  lessons/activities.
•  Assisting  with the extra-curricular  programme  where necessary.
•  Ensuring  all pupil  data is stored or destroyed  in line with GDPR  policies.
•  Ensuring  the campus is closed down after completion of the course, and returned  to its original state,

to include  all school facilities and equipment.

•  Assisting  at any  time,  whether  on duty  or not, with  an  emergency  or  where  a student  is  injured  or

unhappy.

•  Any  other tasks as required  to ensure  the smooth running  of the International  Summer  School.

Pre-Course Duties:

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Familiarising  oneself with the Staff Handbook  and SISS publicity  materials  (brochure,  website  etc).
Liaising with the Welfare Manager, House Parents and  other staff as required  to build  team rapport,
e.g. through Teams welcome meetings prior  to the course.

•  Reading Keeping  Children  Safe in Education (KCSIE)  and other policy documents  provided.
•  Completing  relevant  Educare training  modules  as instructed  prior to arrival.
•

Familiarising  oneself with all relevant  fire, health  and safety policy documents  and risk  assessments
associated with the role as indicated  by the Welfare Manager and  Course  Director.

•  Attending  the compulsory  on-site induction  training  prior  to the ISS start date.
•  Helping  set up the campus  prior t...

ASSISTANT HOUSE PARENT - ISS

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications/Attainment

Essential

Desirable

Training in areas related to childcare, education or counselling

Current First Aid certificate

Educated to Degree Level

Full UK Driving Licence

Experience/Knowledge

X

X

X

X

Essential

Desirable

Awareness  of,  and  commitment  to,  Boarding  Standards  Health  and
Safety issues and ensuring students’ safety at all times
Previous  experience  in  a  boarding  school  or  summer  school
environment and a good understanding of the expected standards and
rules

X

X

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Desirable

Ability  to  foster  a  positive  Boarding House  environment  and  to  lead
and motivate students
Ability  to  always  engage  and  form  good  relationships  with  students
and other staff

Excellent organisation and communication skills

A good sense of humour, energy, enthusiasm and flexibility and ability
to work under pressure and as part of a team

A good understanding of health & safety and safeguarding

X

X

X

X

X

The ability to speak other languages

X