Welfare, Accommodation, & Activities Officer

Accommodation, Activities & Welfare Officer

• Location: Cambridge
• Type: Full time
• Reporting to: International Centre Manager
• Salary: £26.8k - £28.6k per annum

Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Cambridge.

Role Purpose

• Act as a primary contact for accommodation and welfare for international students.
• Ensure student well-being and social needs are met throughout their stay.
• Support ESOL admissions, visa applications, and compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage homestay placements in line with safeguarding and health and safety requirements.
• Serve as the first point of contact for all welfare and accommodation issues for international students.
• Maintain and update databases for accommodation and student records.
• Support and monitor safeguarding concerns, liaising with college support services when appropriate.
• Organise and oversee a social programme for international students, including transport and activities.
• Assist with international admissions and maintain compliance with UKVI regulations.

Requirements

• Experience working in accommodation, welfare, or international student support.
• Familiarity with safeguarding, health and safety, and UK visa procedures.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as part of a rota.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with cultural sensitivity.
• Right to work in the UK.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.