Experience working with children in residential context
Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and kcsie
Ability to build trusting relationships with students
The Kimichi School is seeking a House Parent to provide child-centered pastoral care in a boarding house environment. The role requires building trusting relationships with students, ensuring their safeguarding, and supporting their academic and emotional well-being
Job Summary
The role focuses on providing safe, consistent, and child-centred pastoral care within the Kimichi boarding house to support student wellbeing.
House Parents must act as named key contacts, coordinating routines and communications while upholding high standards of safeguarding and welfare.
Successful candidates will engage in regular supervision, complete mandatory training, and contribute to a calm, welcoming environment that promotes independence.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
The Kimichi School is seeking a House Parent to provide child-centered pastoral care in a boarding house environment. The role requires building trusting relationships with students, ensuring their safeguarding, and supporting their academic and emotional well-being.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Experience working with children in residential context
Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and KCSIE
Ability to build trusting relationships with students
Competence in de-escalation and restorative approaches
Willingness to work evenings weekends and overnight shifts
Nice-to-have
Relevant qualification in childcare or youth work
First aid and medication administration competence
Experience supporting neurodiversity or trauma-informed practice
Experience in multi-agency working and family liaison
Key Requirements
Enhanced DBS check and barred list check required
Mandatory training in safeguarding, PREVENT, and first aid
Professional boundaries and accurate record-keeping skills