Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive in a vibrant residential community? Join the team at Oaklands College and play a key role in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for our residential students.

We are looking for a proactive and compassionate Residential Student Support & Enrichment Officer to provide pastoral care, promote student wellbeing, and help deliver exciting enrichment activities outside of teaching hours. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to students living on campus while helping them build independence, confidence, and positive relationships.

About the Role

In this role, you will support residential students during evenings and weekends, ensuring their welfare, safety, and overall wellbeing. You’ll be a visible and approachable presence within the accommodation, monitoring students and responding to any issues while fostering a respectful and inclusive community.

You’ll also help organise and deliver a range of engaging evening and weekend enrichment activities, helping students develop socially, culturally, and personally while living away from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide evening residential support to students living in college accommodation

• Conduct curfew checks and monitor student presence in accommodation as required

• Record and report incidents and welfare concerns accurately

• Maintain student records and complete positive action checklists aligned with care standards

• Monitor and report health, safety, and fire safety concerns

• Support students in living and learning together respectfully in line with college rules

• Help plan and deliver enrichment activities and events during evenings and weekends

• Promote positive behaviour and respectful conduct among students

• Assist during emergency situations, including evacuations due to severe weather or power outages

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Supportive, approachable, and confident working with young people

• Calm and responsible when dealing with safeguarding or welfare concerns

• Organised with good record-keeping skills

• Able to build a positive residential community

• Enthusiastic about delivering engaging activities and events for students

Why Join Us?

At Oaklands College, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to student success, wellbeing, and personal development. We value safeguarding, equality and diversity, safety, and professional development, and we provide training to ensure you can succeed in the role.

You will also be supported in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and will receive relevant training aligned with college policies and procedures.

Make a Real Impact

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with students, building community, and creating meaningful experiences outside the classroom. If you’re ready to help shape a positive residential environment where students feel safe, supported, and inspired, we’d love to hear from you.

Example Shift - Tuesday and Wednesday , Enrichment from 5pm to 11.30pm