Pre-University Summer School Residential Welfare Lead

Job role

The Warwick Pre-University Summer School is a 10-day residential programme for students aged 16–17 who are considering university study. Participants attend academic taster sessions delivered by Warwick lecturers across five subject areas (Business, Economics and Finance; Health, Medical and Life Sciences; Science and Engineering; Social Science; Arts and Humanities) and take part in personal development workshops. Alongside the academic and skills programme, students enjoy a varied and engaging social and cultural schedule designed to enrich their experience.

The Residential Welfare Lead is a live-in role focused on safeguarding and supporting students throughout the programme. The postholder will create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming residential environment, oversee welfare and pastoral care, and act as the primary point of contact for wellbeing. This includes managing and escalating safeguarding concerns, guiding and supporting the ambassador team, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies.

The postholder will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality summer school experience by promoting student engagement through social and cultural activities and reinforcing training and guidelines across the ambassador team.

Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues. The programme is fast-paced and intensive, so you will need enthusiasm, energy, and resilience, as well as the ability to take initiative, think on your feet, and remain calm and solution-focused when responding to welfare or behavioural concerns.

The postholder will be required to live in the designated student residence between 12–24 July 2026 and have a valid enhanced DBS with child’s barred certificate. Accommodation will be provided in halls of residence on the University of Warwick campus, with each staff member allocated a single ensuite room. Meals will be provided on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), with vouchers for lunch when on campus.

You must be available for the entire programme and scheduled training days (6 – 13 July). Attendance at all training sessions, including any online components, is mandatory.

If selected for the position you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and must be in the UK to complete this along with a Right to Work check. 

Application info

• Predicted interview date - 19 March 26
• Start and end date: 14th – 24th July, with training 6th – 13th July.
• Deadline to apply: Sunday 8th March 26 

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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