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Residential Life Team Member – Open to Current University of Worcester Students only
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The University has approximately 1200 students in University Managed Halls Accommodation.

The aim of this post is to: 

– Act as peer support for these students 

– Assisting with their induction and transition into University life 

– Supporting their wellbeing throughout the year 

– Providing basic guidance and information 

– Signposting queries or issues where appropriate 

– Help organise social and sporting events to foster a community atmosphere 

CRB check required 

In the supporting statement of your application form please give evidence to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification; you are advised to address each item on the person specification in turn and give specific examples of activities you have undertaken.

 

Closing date: Sunday 15 Apr 2018

Reference number: STU1807-3574

Job details
Job details

Salary
£8.27 an hour, plus £1.16 an hour holiday pay
Hours
Approx 450 hours between August 2018 and June 2019
Start
To be confirmed
Duration
1 year fixed term starting August 2018
Responsible to
Head of Hospitality
Responsible for
N/A
Interview date
To be confirmed

For further information please see the following link:

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/your-home/arena-hospitality.html

 

Background
Background

This is an excellent Earn as you Learn opportunity that can help you significantly enhance your CV. The position will have regular and structured hours but may, on occasion and at key times of the year, require additional hours. 

We are therefore, looking for flexible, willing and committed individuals who are able to take on a variety of tasks (some administrative) and respond to the needs of our students. It is crucial that you are personable and can relate well to others. 

This is a very important role for our student community at Worcester and The Residential Life Team members provide an essential link between student residents (some of whom will be situated off campus) and the Residential Team and management. 

We strive to ensure students have a positive experience of living in our accommodation and the Residential Life Team members are key to supporting students to settle in, live co-operatively and enjoy University. 

All successful applicants are required to attend a comprehensive training programme (August) and will have the option to live in University managed accommodation for the fulfillment of their duties for which rent will be payable.

Main duties
Main duties

1. To develop a sense of community within University Managed Accommodation, helping new residents to form good social bonds and act in a socially responsible way. 

2. To participate and play an active role in the welcoming and induction of new residents. This will include a warm welcome, the organisation of ‘mixer’ and intra-mural events (non-alcoholic, social / sporting / orientation activities), regular welfare checks and the identification of any potential welfare issues that management need to be aware of. 

3. To ensure an excellent and bespoke welcome for early arrivals into accommodation, including nursing, education, and international students. 

4. To assist with the preparation of accommodation at the beginning of the academic year, ensuring that rooms and flats are ready and of a good standard for arrivals. 

5. To assist with administrative duties as required.

6. To provide support to the Students’ Union and Student Services, including the promotion of campaigns. 

7. To take a lead role in the promotion of University Accommodation at Open Events, including the use of your room / flat as a ‘Show flat.’ 

8. To provide a signposting service for University support services via the University’s firstpoint facility, where necessary, liaising with management on issues of a more serious nature. 

9. To take part in a regular drop-in rota for students who wish to discuss accommodation queries or issues informally. 

10. To attend fortnightly team meetings. 

11. To offer basic guidance to students in relation to their licence agreement and any conditions therein regarding, for example, Health & Safety, room inspections or moving out. 

12. To work in partnership with the Facilities team, including Security and Cleaning, taking guidance from them where necessary. 

13. To assist with the students departing accommodation, including Easter, Christmas Breaks as well as the main move out weekend. 

14. To assist and promote awareness of Sustainability in Halls, including recycling, energy conservation, and supporting campaigns such as ‘Student Switch Off’. 

15. To assist, promote and offer basic guidance to students at and around the Housing Fair. 

16. To participate in a comprehensive training week, which will include basic first aid training (an inability to attend this training may well affect your chances of being offered a position). 

17. To adhere to the University’s’ policies on confidentiality, health and safety, and equality and diversity.

 

*Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training. 

*Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety and well being and that of other staff and students. 

*Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion, and takes into account the University’s commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.

Person specification
Person specification

Please provide evidence of how you meet each of the essential criteria.

Essential Criteria: 

1. To be a full time student at the University of Worcester 

2. To have lived in University owned or managed Accommodation 

3. To be able to attend training August 2018 

4. To have ability to communicate well with peers 

5. To have a positive outgoing approach 

6. To have a flexible approach & ability to work as part of a team 

7. Excellent organisation and time management skills 

8. Experience or a visible interest in student wellbeing / welfare 

9. Good written and oral communication skills 

10.Good PC skills 

11. A willingness to go the extra mile 

Desirable Criteria: 

1. Knowledge of the UUK housing code

Applications from Non EEA Workers:

Prospective applicants are advised to ensure that they are eligible to work in the UK without restriction. 

Prospective applicants in points-based system immigration routes should assess their circumstances against the published criteria, which are set out on the GOV.UK website at www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration . 

Visit www.naric.org.uk/visasandnationality for more information on how you can use a qualification from outside the UK to meet the requirements of the immigration rules. 

Unspent convictions, cautions and bind-overs

The University is strongly committed to the fair treatment of its staff and potential staff, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background. 

In line with the University’s policy on the Recruitment of People with a Criminal Record, shortlisted candidates are required to provide information of any unspent convictions, cautions and bind-overs. Applicants are advised to seek independent advice if there is any doubt about the status of a previous conviction, caution or bind-over. Disclosures will only be considered at the point when an offer of employment is made. The existence of a criminal record will not in itself prevent you from gaining employment. 

This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. This job description is intended to enable a flexible approach to be offered working across the University as required. It is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing needs of the University and to provide appropriate development opportunities. Members of staff are expected to participate fully in discussions about changing requirements and it is the University’s aim to reach agreement to reasonable change. If agreement is not possible, it reserves the right to require changes to the job description after consultation with the individual concerned.

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