Join ALPADIA's 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. The Welfare & Administration Manager will be responsible for prioritizing the safety of students, implementing safeguarding and health and safety policies, managing student presence-check registers, and assisting with the training and induction of staff members.
Requirements
- A high degree of IT competency - Outlook & MS Office (specifically Excel)
- Proven experience in a pastoral, welfare, safeguarding, or residential management role with children or young people.
- Experience working in a summer camp, boarding school, or youth programme setting.
- Demonstrated ability to manage safeguarding cases, welfare incidents, and behavioural issues professionally and sensitively.
- Experience leading and supporting a team of staff responsible for student welfare and supervision.
- Excellent understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety procedures.
- Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children, staff, and parents.
- Competence in managing confidential information and accurate record-keeping.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise under pressure.
- Knowledge of emergency and incident management in a residential environment.
- Ability to provide effective guidance and emotional support to both students and staff.
- Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in education, youth work, social care, psychology, or pastoral support.
- Empathetic, approachable, and professional.
- Calm, patient, and discreet when dealing with sensitive issues.
- Strong leadership presence with a supportive and positive attitude.
- Reliable, responsible, and committed to student well-being.
- Flexible and adaptable to long hours and changing schedules in a residential environment.
Benefits
- 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
- Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression
