Relief House Parent

1 month ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom St Andrews College Cambridge Full time

Job Title: Relief House Parent

Department: Boarding

Responsible to: Senior Houseparent

Purpose of the job:

The main purpose of the job is to help look after the safety and welfare of the students in the boarding houses.

As part of the Pastoral & Boarding team the purpose of the role of the Relief House Parent is to provide temporary cover for House Parents. Substituting for them and providing a safe, caring boarding environment that enriches the lives of the students in the care of the college. Under the direction of the Senior house parent, to act "in loco parentis" for the students and to provide all boarders with the best possible experience of a boarding education by ensuring a challenging and supportive environment: a home from home for boarders.

Appropriate staff training and induction will be given to cover CPOMS, Safeguarding, First Aid, Fire Training and Child Protection.

Working hours

Full shifts

Monday – Sunday 10am – 10pm

Short shifts

Monday – Friday 4pm – 10pm

Waking nights

Friday - Sunday 10pm – 10am

Organisation of the House

● Positively promote staff presence in the boarding houses.

● Monitor students signing in and out.

● Report any concerns using CPOMS.

Social & Pastoral Welfare

Be present in the boarding housesMake sure that the students are safe and that their welfare is given top priority.Support the pastoral team in creating a warm and friendly atmosphere and fostering a happy community spirit, especially for students newly arrived at the CollegePromote an environment where the students feel heard and suggestions on how to improve life in boarding can be improved.Complete training in Safeguarding, Child Protection, First Aid and Fire Marshalling and any other areas relevant to the safe running of the boarding house.Read, understand, and sign all relevant school policies and procedures (safeguarding, bullying policy, online safety, etc.)Work extensively as part of a team and report any student concerns as and when these arise to the Head of Boarding and the relevant House Manager (if the latter is appropriate).Uphold the rules of the house and pass on breaches of the rules to the House Manager.Accompanying students to hospital when required.Take responsibility for checking the common room · Take responsibility for checking that students are signing in and out to establish whether students are present/ absent within time limits/ absent beyond time limits. Record the time of visiting each hall, together with any relevant comments that can be useful for the returning house manager.Provide students with any assistance they require.Provide first aid as required.Administer medication as requiredTo follow fire safety and evacuation procedures if required. Other Sign and comply with the College Code of Conduct. Person Specification Caring and sensitive approach to the needs of all students.Appreciation, understanding and willingness to work with students from a wide variety of nationalities, religions, and backgrounds.Ability to carry out tasks and instructions reliably and efficiently.A cheerful and willing disposition.Flexibility and enthusiasm.Attention to detail.A high degree of personal organisation and motivation to succeed within the role.A sense of corporate responsibilityAbility to maintain a friendly and caring approach to students whilst maintaining an appropriate professional relationship as a member of staff. Terms & Conditions 1. Remuneration: £12.10 per hour 2. Contract: Zero-hour contract 3. Notice period: 1 month 4. Probationary period: 6 months reviewable at discretion of St. Andrew's College. St. Andrew's College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is caring and reasonable in its approach to all staff. Email: for further details and an application form.

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