House Parent

Dusemond have been running Easter and summer camps for international teenagers since 2015, and will be running centres at Rugby School, Cheltenham College, Bedales School, Uppingham School, Goldsmiths University, York Queen Margaret's and Edinburgh Heriot Watt in 2024.

Contract lengths can vary from 4 -6 weeks throughout July and August.  You will need to be available for at least the whole of July (flexibility allowed for graduation dates)

We're looking for people to join us as residential House Parents with accommodation and meals included free of charge.

To responsibly lead the housing, supervision and welfare of our international students on the programme - planning and preparing for the smooth operation of the house, ensuring rules are followed and leading in resolving any house or welfare issues each day. 

To manage a house register, ensuring all students are “checked-in” at the end of each day and that curfew and quiet time is observed. In doing so, the house parent will need to demonstrate diplomacy, respect and authority

You must

be over 18 years of age. 
be eligible to work in the UK.
get an enhanced DBS check*
have a good level of English.

You will 
be a natural host 
be responsible & proactive
be diplomatic & respectful
be organised & meticulous

It’s a plus
if you’re a first aider
if you’ve done this before!

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. Current and past employers will be approached for references and will be specifically asked about an applicant's suitability to work with children. Dusemond is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.