BAT NIGHT RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT

​This position is non-residential.  It is a key position to the smooth running of the Summer School. Students will engage directly with the post-holder, so it is very important that you feel comfortable working with Summer School participants ranging in age from 8-17 years.
 
We are looking to fill this post with someone who is responsible, confident as a leader and has empathy with learners. The post-holder must have a full understanding of the requirements for Child Protection and Safeguarding (training will be
provided), knowing and understanding the distance that staff and students must maintain is crucial to this role. There cannot be any social media contact or any behaviour that contravenes our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.
 
The post-holder will be assisting the Head of Residential & Welfare (HoRW) in running the residential sector of the Summer School and be the first point of contact overnight.  In addition, the post-holder will assist the HoRW with tasks including but not limited to administration and preparations for the following day. Ideally, we are looking to recruit a member of staff that will join us in future Summer Schools.

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Essential Requirements

• High standard of written and spoken English
• Previous experience working with learners of English
• Previous Summer School Experience
• A responsible and safe attitude to all  activities
• Be willing to complete the induction process and all mandatory and subsequent training provided
• Ability to engage effectively with staff and students
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and be flexible
• Enjoy working with children and teenagers from different cultures
• Be a team player
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Pass Disclosure Scotland/DBS or equivalent background checking/vetting procedures
• A leader and mentor approach to life
• Approachability, patience and excellent inter-personal skills
• Be flexible, outgoing, hardworking and sociable
• Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation
• Maintain a smart personal appearance​
• Adheres to BLISS H&S policy

Desirable Requirements

• Previous Child Protection Training (although training will be provided).
• First Aid Qualification
• (although training will be provided)
• Lifeguarding Qualification
• Fire Safety Training
• Full UK Driving Licence (and access to transport)
• Previous experience working in a residential post
• Ability to maintain long periods of physical activity