Residence Assistants

Duino , Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Type: n/a

Category: Administration

Requirements: English
Company: Uwcad
Region: Duino , Friuli-Venezia Giulia

We are pleased to publish the vacancy for 3 Residence Assistants, starting August 2023.

Residence Assistants Position

The College is looking to appoint three 64,2% part-time Residence Assistants on a 9-month fixed-term contract to start on August 21st 2023 and terminate on May 21st 2024 for a total number of 802 working hours.

Preamble

The Residence Assistants are expected to play a vital role in the residential and educational life of students, create a sense of community within the residences and be a reassuring adult presence in the village and in the residences. They support the Residence Tutors in ensuring the safe and healthy functioning of residences, and the wellbeing of our students. They are valued and important members of the UWC Adriatics Pastoral Care team, and through their specific duties, know, support and advise students at the College.

Specific Job Description

Community Norms: Overseeing the expectations established by the College for residential life.

Specific tasks include:

• Checking the sign in and sign out sheets (completed when students leave Duino) that are placed in residences, and follow up with students who havent signed back in.
• Encouraging students to follow quiet time in the residences.
• Checking that students have returned to their respective residence by curfew (10:30 pm from Sunday to Thursday, 12:00 am on Friday and Saturday). It is crucial that students proactively communicate with RAs should they be running late.
• Support the Teacher on Duty at weekends.
• In instances of Code of Conduct transgression, discuss the situation with the student(s) and communicate with Residence Tutors should any further action be required.
• Assisting in potential medical and other emergencies during the evening.

Health & Safety:

• Check the cleanliness and respect of safety regulations of common areas, including the use of the kitchen.
• Inform Residence Tutors and the Domestic Bursar of maintenance needs and follow up on maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Perform monthly Health and Safety checks and complete the required form (As per Italian Guidelines).
• Provide additional pastoral support to students as and when required.

Desired Qualities:

• Speak English and preferably Italian.
• Willing to complete a First-Aid course and Pastoral Training.
• Willing and able to drive College vans in case of emergencies.
• Experience of working with young adults.

Working Hours:

• 7:30 pm 11:30 pm (4 hours): Sunday to Thursday (All 3 RAs on duty)

Remuneration and employment details:
The post-holder will be paid a salary based on the experience and in line with the Colleges pay scale. The appointment will be on level D of the Federculture national labour contract. For this appointment, only EU/EEA/Swiss nationals or nationals of other countries in possession of a valid Italian work residence permit will be accepted.

How to apply

Applications including a CV, a letter of application (no longer than one side of A4), passport or identity card photocopy and the names and contact information for two professional referees should be made by email by May 18th 2023 at 14:00. UWC Adriatic will need to be provided with or to seek evidence that candidates have police clearance and supporting references demonstrating they are suitable to work with young people in a residential community. Interviews with candidates will take place shortly after the selection deadline.

This job advert does not bind the College to identify the candidate suitable for the post.

Duino, 4 May 2023
Dr Khalid El-Metaal
Rettore

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