• Locations

  Northampton, Northamptonshire

• Salary

  Negotiable

• Sector

  Education, Student Services

• Type

  Permanent

Residential Experience Officer

📍 Northamptonshire

💷 £24,897.12 – £26,425.38 per annum

(Pro rata to the full-time equivalent salary of £28,770.00 – £30,536.00 per annum)

🕒 37 hours per week | 40 weeks per year

🏠 Safeguarding & Wellbeing Team

Make a Difference to Student Life

Are you passionate about supporting young people and creating positive student experiences?

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Residential Experience Officer to join a college in Northamptonshire. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in promoting student welfare, encouraging positive behaviours, and helping students thrive both academically and personally within a residential environment.

As part of the Safeguarding and Wellbeing team, you will help create a safe, welcoming, and supportive community where students can develop confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a positive and inclusive residential environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued
• Organise and supervise social, sporting, and volunteering activities that enhance the student experience
• Provide pastoral care and act as a trusted point of contact for students’ wellbeing needs
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and college policies at all times
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers, and external agencies to support student success and welfare
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a respectful residential community

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Experience working in a similar role supporting young people
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Confidence to challenge inappropriate behaviour in a professional and constructive manner
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding, student welfare, equality, diversity, and inclusion
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues alike

Desirable

• A recognised qualification in Youth Work or Young People in a Residential Environment
• Experience within an educational or residential setting

Why Apply?

• Be part of a supportive and dedicated Safeguarding & Wellbeing team
• Make a real difference to students’ lives and personal development
• Varied and rewarding role with no two days the same
• Opportunity to contribute to an outstanding student experience
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Interested?

If you have a passion for supporting young people and helping create a thriving residential community, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

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