Houseparent Part-Time

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our Boarding team as Houseparent. As Houseparent your primary purpose is to supervise, nurture and guide our young people within the boarding house by providing quality care and pastoral support, creating a safe, well-ordered and friendly environment for boarders to live in.

You will work closely with our existing team of warm, committed and professional boarding staff, the Pastoral team and our School Nurses. Our boarding team gives our boarders opportunity to develop their full potential, academically, socially and emotionally and helps to promote a strong sense of community within the boarding house.

Langley is a truly special place to work. With dedicated colleagues, a supportive parent body, and curious, motivated pupils, our school community is both stimulating and welcoming. We take great pride in our sense of family and the strong sense of belonging that unites us.

Role Details –

Houseparent

26 hours per week (evenings and weekends, scheduled via rota) 35 weeks per year

£16,333.06 per year (SS15)

4  sleep ins per week required

Job Description –

Being a key part of the Boarding management team, ensuring that information and issues arising during shifts are correctly reported and followed-up

• Deputising for the Head of Boarding on occasion and also being responsible for escalating issues upwards, as needed

• Working closely with our students, undertaking duties in the boarding house on a pre- agreed rota basis between the hours of 07:00-23:00 (Monday to Sunday)

• Having a close working relationship with the medical team, administering medication (where full training will be provided) and providing high quality pastoral care to our students

• Ensuring accurate records are maintained as applicable to your role (Duty Log, CPOMS etc)

• Working with the other boarding management team members and wider boarding support team to ensure the day to day running of the boarding house is efficient and homely

• Providing ‘on call’ cover for absent colleagues in the boarding environment

• Staying on site as required for your allocated shifts

• Assisting in emergency evacuations in the boarding house, if the situation arises, as instructed by the duty manager

• Encouraging our young people to engage in clubs/ activities

Skills + Experience –

Ability to build positive and nurturing relationships with young people

Confident in dealing with difficult situations and discussions with children with the ability to defuse situations to prevent escalation

Ability to work as an effective and flexible part of a team

Competence in holding professional boundaries and enforcing rules and routines

Effective time management and organisational skill

Benefits –

Free, onsite accommodation

Professional development and ongoing CPD through internal and external training 24/7 access to the school’s comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for personal and professional well-being

Complimentary school meals during working days

Workplace pension scheme with Royal London

Option to participate in the School’s private medical plan with Bupa

Covered by the School’s Death in Service scheme (3 x annual salary)

Free access to the school’s gym facilities at the Loddon campus and swimming pool at the Taverham campus

A truly unique and inspiring work environment, set on a heritage site surrounded by over 100 acres of green space and woodlands

Please note that our boarding house is not open during the school day and closes during the holiday periods.

Example of Shift Pattern Options –

• 7-8:30am (usually if you slept in overnight) OR 7:30-8:30am

• 4:30 – 8pm
• 4:30-10:30pm
• 8pm-10:30pm

• 3:30 – 8pm
• 3:30 – 10:30pm
• 8pm – 10:30pm

• 8:30am-1pm
• 1pm – 4:30pm
• 4:30pm – 10:30pm

Please read our role profile attached for further details. We look forward to receiving your application! Closing midday 24th April.