Welfare Coordinator

Job Overview

Locations:
Glasgow, Paisley, Edinburgh, Ayr, Stirling, London, Chatham (Kent), Canterbury, Bognor Regis (West Sussex), Exeter, Brighton, Colchester, Gloucester, Keele, Malibu, Miami, New York, Dublin.

Salary: £709.91 per week (includes accommodation and meals).

Duration:
Summer 2026 (six‑day week, one day off per week).

Reports to:

Centre Manager & St Andrew’s College Management Team, Welfare Manager, Lead Child Protection Officer, Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Job title:

Campus Welfare Coordinator (also known as Child Protection Officer in Scotland or Local Designated Safeguarding Lead in England).

• Good administrative and prioritising skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to organise and manage own work
• Effective communicator
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and be flexible
• Demonstrate initiative towards taking on extra tasks
• Enjoy working with children and teenagers from different cultures
• Ability to address large groups of young people
• Good problem‑solving skills
• Pass Disclosure Scotland/DBS background checking/vetting procedures
• Previous residential experience
• Smart personal appearance
• Experience of working with children
• Previous summer school experience
• Current First Aid Certificate*
• If you do not hold a current First Aid Certificate, St Andrew’s College Summer Schools will reimburse the cost of training (max £95) when booked with the General Manager; reimbursement occurs at the end of the contract

• Emergency First Aid at work
• Outline of the course content
• Issue number
• Date training was completed
• Expiry date
• Must be current
• Holiday pay included; USA & Ireland wages available upon request

• Read and understand the safeguarding policy, and know how to raise/report concerns following the chain of command
• Ensure that all students’ and staff equal‑rights entitlement is met
• Ensure all on‑site staff follow the behavioural code of conduct set out by St Andrew’s College Language Schools
• Ensure all staff receive required training and understand policies related to student safeguarding
• Ensure that all students follow the school’s code of conduct set out in the student contract
• Ensure all under‑18s have a purple lanyard, over‑18s a white lanyard, and staff without a completed disclosure check a lilac
• Ensure students and staff are notified and reminded of the online safety policy
• Ensure all students know the Welfare Coordinator and how/when to report to them during their stay
• Ensure any information disclosed to you is not kept private but shared with appropriate personnel
• Ensure all risk assessments are continually monitored

• Read and understand the supervision manual, staff handbook and all relevant policies for child welfare and protection
• Ensure students’ dietary requirements are met and cultures/respect are honoured
• Induct and liaise with staff regarding student pastoral care duties
• Help students adjust to life in the UK and understand personal safety, British law, culture, values and campus rules
• Organise and participate in student orientation and induction; ensure students receive keys, lanyard, and s on arrival
• Ensure Group Leaders supervise students effectively; oversee supervision and manage lights‑out duty when necessary
• Ensure all students attend their timetabled activity/class; liaise with Director of Studies/Activity Manager to maintain accurate registration; locate students if necessary
• Supervise students during free time when required
• Plan and organise pre‑arrival and departure checks, damage surveys, and assist the Centre Manager with damage deposits
• Organise and implement airport transfers for student arrivals and departures
• Ensure all emergency procedures are known and displayed in residences and the common room
• Handle health and safety issues in accommodation; oversee evacuation during fire drills/alarms
• Implement and monitor all St Andrew’s College Language Schools health and safety policies
• Maintain accurate rooming lists and conduct regular fire drills
• Build community spirit between accommodation groups via notice boards, halls of residence rules, and competitions
• Maintain student discipline in residences; liaise…