Welfare Officer (Fixed Term Summer Contract) 2026
Alpadia’s mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students and staff.
We offer an exciting opportunity to grow your professional and personal skills as an educator and youth practitioner.
Key Responsibilities
* Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care
* Monitor and supervise the student residence, ensuring the proper safety, conduct and wellbeing of residents
* Manage students’ behaviour at all relevant times, with a judicious awareness of the need to sanction or encourage as appropriate
* Chase and locate students who are missing from the programme to maintain high safeguarding standards
* Support and care for sick students in camp
* Carefully monitor the host institutions’ property, ensuring it is well looked after and any damage reported and investigated
* Prioritise the safety of students above all else, following our Safeguarding and Health and Safety Policy
* Be friendly and approachable whilst developing professional, positive relationships with students that help to enhance their overall experience
* Ensure any concerns, worries or questions students may have are dealt with sensitively
* Ensure any safeguarding concerns that come to your attention are dealt with sensitively, and information shared/escalated appropriately
* Ensure the accommodation is kept tidy
* Ensure the students go to bed and wake up at the appropriate times, accompanying them as necessary
* Assist in the arrival check‑in / departure check‑out procedures
* Assist with regular damage inspections
* Assist with running of activities and excursions where required
* Assist with any additional tasks as given by the camp management team
Your Profile
Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent time management skills
* Being flexible and adaptable to change
* Excellent team work skills
* Knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate clearly
* Ability to work under pressure, multitask, prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
* The ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
* A positive attitude to the use of authority and maintaining discipline
* High level of integrity
* Relate well to children and gain their trust and respect
* Able to empathise with the children
* Have experience working with Juniors in a care position
* The ability to continue having a positive attitude when facing adversity or difficult situations
* Culturally aware and sensitive to the of international students
* Calm under pressure, resilient, and able to work independently
Desirable
* Experience of working with children and young people
* Safeguarding and Welfare experience with under 18s
* Experience with multiple departments and teams
* Experience in a summer school environment
* Safeguarding Level 1 and 2
* Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours
* Previous experience as a Welfare Officer, House Parent, or similar pastoral role in camps/schools
* First Aid or Mental Health First Aid qualification
* Experience working in a multicultural or international environment
* Counselling, youth work, or social care background
* Ability to speak another language
* Knowledge of reporting procedures and welfare documentation in educational settings
Benefits
* Indoor and outdoor adventure activities
* Professional development opportunities
* Competitive salary
* Hospitable accommodations provided on site
* Free entrance to all activities and excursions
* Opportunity for further career progression within Alpadia
Location
London, Woldingham: 04 July 2026 – 08 August 2026
How to Apply
Please apply with CV and cover letter. The vacancy will remain open until all positions are filled. Only applicants invited to an interview will receive a reply.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Alpadia Language Schools, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
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