Welfare Officer

Oxford Summer Courses

Oxford, United Kingdom
Base: £26,500 fte (pro rata); bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Experience handling student welfare situations
Clear understanding of uk safeguarding policies
Willingness to travel between sites in summer
Oxford Summer Courses is seeking a Welfare Officer to support international students aged 9-24 during short courses in Oxford. The role involves ensuring student welfare, maintaining compliance with safeguarding policies, and managing relationships with staff and external partners

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on ensuring the safety and wellbeing of international students aged 9-24 while supporting staff throughout short courses.
  • Candidates must be resilient communicators capable of handling difficult conversations diplomatically while maintaining a positive team culture.
  • The position offers professional development, 25 days of annual leave, and flexible working arrangements within an operational framework.

Matching Summary

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Oxford Summer Courses is seeking a Welfare Officer to support international students aged 9-24 during short courses in Oxford. The role involves ensuring student welfare, maintaining compliance with safeguarding policies, and managing relationships with staff and external partners.

Salary

Base: £26,500 FTE (Pro Rata); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 25 days annual leave pro rata; Training and professional development

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience handling student welfare situations
  • Clear understanding of UK safeguarding policies
  • Willingness to travel between sites in summer

Nice-to-have

  • MHFA certificate or similar mental health training
  • Experience with Salesforce or CRM systems
  • Previous work in summer school environments

Key Requirements

  • Enhanced DBS check required
  • References requested and validated
  • Availability for fixed term May 18th to September 2026

Work Rights

Not specified

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