Welfare Officer (Fixed Term Summer Contract) 2026

Join ALPADIAs team to make summer 2026 an unbelievable experience! We are looking for highly motivated people who have the ability to engage and inspire young students and who are looking for an enriching and educational experience themselves.

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 behavior at all relevant times with a judicious awareness of the need to sanction or encourage as appropriate
Chasing and finding students who are missing from the programme to maintain high safeguarding standards
Supporting and caring for sick students in camp
Carefully monitor the host institutions property ensuring it is well looked after and any damage reported and investigated
Prioritize 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

Qualifications :

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 empathize 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 needs 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. 

Additional Information :

We offer you:

• A developing and enriching summer experience
• The chance to make long term connections and friends
• Meaningful engagement with international students and the chance to give back
• A sense of belonging with many returning staff members each year
• Development of your social relationship and leadership skills
• Join a booming community of Alpadia staff members who return each year.
• Start or continue your professional development (CPD) in a supportive coaching environment
• An industry competitive salary
• Role training and the opportunity for experiential learning throughout
• An unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere
• Free entrance for all activities and excursions
• Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression

Did you know that staff members who work in summer camps develop skills that enhance their career advancement in the future

Location of our course centre and dates of commitment: 

• Ardingly:  27.06.26 08.08.26

Miscellaneous: 

• Typically a residential position with accommodation provided on site
• We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students therefore all staff employed will be required to provide / undergo an Enhanced DBS check 3x referee details and overseas conduct certificates where applicable.
• Equality and diversity is part of our core purpose. Alpadia summer schools are for everyone. This applies to both our students and our brilliant team of staff.

How to Apply

Please apply with CV and cover letter. Please note we have multiple roles available and this vacancy will remain open until all positions are filled. We recommend that you apply at your earliest convenience. 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. If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know using this form.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract