Welfare Officer (Fixed Term Summer Contract) 2026

Join ALPADIA's team to make summer 2026 an unbelievable experience! As a Welfare Officer, you will be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all students in our care, managing students' behavior, and ensuring the safety and conduct of residents. You will also have the opportunity to work in an international team, develop your professional and personal skills, and make long-term connections and friends.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Developing and enriching summer experience
• 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
• Free entrance for all activities and excursions
• Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression