Day and Night Residential Group Leaders
Application Deadline: 22 March 2026
Department: Programme Delivery
Employment Type: Zero Hours
Location: London, UK
Compensation: £13.45 - £14.80 / hour
Description
Location: London, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Glasgow
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 22nd March 2026
Salary: Roles in London will be paid £14.80 per hour (London Living Wage) and roles outside of London will be paid £13.45 per hour (National Living Wage)
Contract: Casual Worker
Hours: Day Group Leaders: Hours may vary depending on need. Approximate hours are 7:00-10:00 a.m. and 4:30-10:30 p.m. Leaders may be required to be ‘On-Call’ (excluding breaks) during the day. Leaders will be paid for additional hours worked, as agreed with the supervisor. Please note that longer programmes (more than 1 week) will have longer shifts on the weekend when students aren’t attending their work placements.
Night Group Leaders: Hours may vary depending on need. Approximate hours are 10pm-7am. Leaders may be asked to support with additional work (within legal boundaries) and would be paid for this, as agreed with the supervisor.
Start Date: Please see full job description attached for dates of residential programmes.
Assessments: The assessment stage will consist of an online group interview, where candidates will be assessed on scenario-based questions. More information about the interview will be emailed in advance. Assessments are scheduled to take place between 2nd and 16th April 2026 (multiple slots available).
Accommodation: We will provide accommodation in the same location as the participants on the programme. Breakfast will be provided, and you will be given a daily allowance for lunch. Evening meals will be provided on site, or you will be given an allowance for food.
Transport: We will book and pay for travel between your location (in the UK) and the residential location at the start and end of the residential. When travelling for work purposes, e.g. escorting students, you will receive a stipend to cover travel costs.
The Opportunity:
Day Group Leaders: The Day Group Leader will support and supervise students on a summer residential work experience programme. Along with a team of staff, you will supervise the students who are on our Aspiring Professionals Programme (aged between 16 and 18) and be responsible for their welfare.
You will provide important support for them as they undertake various work opportunities, ranging from Finance and Business, through to Law and Medicine. The programme is aimed at helping students to explore and understand career options, build their confidence and skills and support them to make a successful transition into their chosen careers.
Night Group Leaders: The Night Group Leader will support and supervise students on a summer residential work experience programme. Along with a team of staff, you will supervise the students who are on our Aspiring Professionals Programme (aged between 16 and 18) and be responsible for their welfare during the night.
You will ensure the safety and wellbeing of the students. The programme is aimed at helping students to explore and understand career options, build their confidence and skills and support them to make a successful transition into their chosen careers.
Please see full job description attached for more details and dates of residential programmes.
Overview
Day Group Leaders:
* Ensuring the smooth running of morning and evening activities, including ensuring all the young people are in the right place at the right time and understand what is required of them
* Taking students to and from their employer work experience locations and evening activities each day, using local public transport systems
2. Student Support
* Ensuring that the members of your specified group are engaging fully in all aspects of the programme, alerting SMF staff to any issues i.e. homesickness, lack of supervision in the workplace, etc.
* Monitoring the behaviour of the participating students and taking action in the event of any incident of unacceptable behaviour
* Living on-site in the accommodation provided for the duration of the work opportunity and being available to support your student group during working hours
3. Safeguarding
* Ensure all health and safety, safeguarding and child protection policies are being adhered to and taking action wherever necessary to remove or alleviate dangers or risks
* Taking action if a student is ill or injured, in consultation with the relevant supervisor
* Ensuring that participants are in their own rooms at the specified time in the evening and that they are adhering to the codes of conduct
Night Group Leaders:
* Living on-site in the accommodation provided for the duration of the work opportunities and being available to support your student group during working hours
* Undertake night patrols, being present in accommodation hallways and exit points, ensuring the safety of the students
* Monitor the behaviour of the participating students during the night and taking action in the event of any incident of unacceptable behaviour
* Share patterns of behaviour with the team and supporting with the mitigation of this behaviour
* Remain on-call and contactable (at the accommodation) during the night
2. Safeguarding
* Ensure all health and safety, safeguarding and child protection policies are being adhered to and taking action wherever necessary to remove or alleviate dangers or risks
* Taking action if a student is ill or injured during the night, in consultation with the relevant supervisor
* Ensuring that participants are in their own rooms at the specified time in the evening and that they are adhering to the codes of conduct
3. Administration
* Undertake basic administrative tasks during your shift, as assigned by the supervisor (where applicable)
Please see full job description attached for more details.
Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service or PVG check.
Please see full job description attached for more details.
Person Specification
Technical knowledge, understanding and experience required:
* An understanding of the process for applying to higher education and/or degree apprenticeships
* An understanding of safeguarding and health and safety
* Engage and communicate appropriately with young people
* Encourage group discussion and build rapport with young people
* Follow safeguarding policies and practices to keep young people safe
* Ensure discipline is maintained and young people are kept safe throughout the residential
* Represent the SMF externally to students, stakeholders and partners
Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service or PVG check.
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