House Assistant

Job Purpose

The main function of this position is to provide an adult presence within the House and share responsibility for the safeguarding, welfare, and security of students. This involves supporting the Houseparents and their team in overseeing the well-being of students in their residence.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role may include but are not limited to the following:

• Exhibit generosity with time and a responsiveness to the needs of students.
• Demonstrate initiative and common sense in various incidents and situations that may arise.
• Build strong personal interactive skills with young people, as well as their parents and guardians, through active listening and a flexible outlook.
• Maintain a reliable, warm, and friendly disposition, while also demonstrating sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
• Approach situations with a sense of humor and even temperament, ensuring a cooperative and sensitive manner.
• Possess physical fitness and stamina to meet the demands of the role.
• Adapt to the different structures of the House based on individual and team strengths.
• Work hours typically range from 07:00 to 12:00 for four days each week and 07:00 to 13:30 for one day, with some flexibility required.

Responsibilities Include

• Act as an adult presence during designated hours and respond to emergencies.
• Provide emotional and physical care and security for the students.
• Collaborate with the Houseparent, Residential Assistant Houseparent, and other staff to ensure efficient House operations.
• Liaise with various departments to maintain a supportive environment for students.

General Duties

• Monitor student attendance and follow up on lateness.
• Inspect rooms for tidiness and coordinate with cleaning staff.
• Ensure students are in proper uniform and assist with laundry coordination.
• Support House administration tasks, including organizing paperwork.
• Manage communication through emails, phone calls, and messages while supervising visitors.
• Coordinate handovers with the Houseparent and maintain updated notice boards.
• Participate in training and support meetings as necessary.
• Oversee the medicine cabinet and maintain accurate medical records per guidelines.
• Supervise and document medication administration for students, ensuring timely compliance with prescriptions.

Typical Weekday Routine

An example routine may include:

• 07:00 - Wake-up routine, breakfast, assessment of sick students, medication distribution.
• 07:50 - Ensure all fit students have departed, recording attendance and medication given.
• 08:00-10:15 - Collaborate with House staff, Health Centre, and complete room checks.
• 10:15-10:45 - Engage with students during morning break.
• 11:45-12:00 - Complete handover to the Residential Assistant Houseparent or Houseparent.

Safeguarding

Awareness of the School’s Safeguarding guidelines and adherence to professional relationship standards with students is vital. This includes:

• Responding to additional tasks as required to support the smooth operation of the team.
• Understanding and implementing all school policies, particularly those regarding the safeguarding of children.
• Upholding the ethos of the School and its guiding principles at all times.

Aiglon is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will undergo appropriate screening prior to formal engagement.