Residential Pastoral Advisor - Vacancy

26 Oct 2011

Applications are invited from academic, academic related or research staff and postgraduate students of The University of Manchester for a Residential Pastoral Advisor post at Whitworth Park Hall of Residence on the City (South) Campus for the 2011/12 academic session.

Residential Pastoral Advisors work as part of the welfare support team in each residence. Duties include assisting in the pastoral care of residents, working with the Residents Association and helping to foster a community spirit. Residential Pastoral Advisors will be required to be on call during the night and at weekends on a rota basis with other colleagues. The exact roles and responsibilities and terms of appointment is under review at the current time and applicants will be advised of any changes at interview.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a genuine/active interest in student affairs; individuals must be approachable and sociable, and of a socially responsible disposition, being able to demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills and an aptitude for team-working and group leadership.

Remuneration is given to Residential Pastoral Advisors in the form of free accommodation. Pastoral Advisors residing in catered halls are expected to pay for the meal charges applicable for their hall of residence.

If you wish to apply, please forward your CV, with a covering letter with the names and contact details of two referees, outlining the reasons why you would like to hold the post and what you feel you to offer to:

Mr W Boyle
Warden
Whitworth Park Hall of Residence
Email wayne.m.boyle@manchester.ac.uk

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Pastoral Advisor Post / Quote your University ID Number (if applicable) / Closing date Monday 7November 2011