EnglishLocal Coordinator
Our local guardianship coordinators play a vital role in supporting students, host families and schools within their area. They are our presence on the ground: the familiar face who meets a student at school, checks in on a placement, and steps in when something needs sorting in person.
This flexible role is ideal for organised, reliable individuals with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to student welfare. Many of our coordinators combine the role with family life, part-time work or retirement, you set your availability and we work around it.
What We Are Looking For
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good knowledge of your local area
- Ability to respond to student welfare matters when required
- Access to transport and ability to carry out visits
- Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare
- Willingness to undergo required checks and provide references
Responsibilities Include
- Meeting and supporting students
- Maintaining contact with host families
- Carrying out welfare visits
- Assisting with urgent situations when necessary
- Acting as a local point of contact
What We Offer
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive remuneration
- Training and ongoing support
- The opportunity to contribute to students' wellbeing and success
What Is the Difference Between a Host Family and a Local Coordinator?
A host family provides accommodation: a safe, welcoming home where a student stays during exeats, half terms and holidays. A local coordinator does not accommodate students. Instead, they support them from nearby: visiting placements, keeping in touch with host families and schools, attending events on a family's behalf and being the first person on the ground when something needs attention. In short, host families open their homes, coordinators keep the local network running around them.
Can a Host Family Also Be a Local Coordinator?
In some cases, yes. The coordinator role requires slightly different training, but the two can be combined, and hosts who know their area and our students well often make excellent coordinators. If you are interested in both, mention it when you get in touch and we will talk you through how the combined arrangement works.
Safeguarding and Compliance
The safety and wellbeing of students is our highest priority. All successful applicants will be required to:
- Demonstrate their suitability to work with young people
- Provide satisfactory references
- Comply with safeguarding and student welfare requirements
- Undergo relevant background checks, including an Enhanced DBS check where applicable
- Follow our policies and procedures
We are committed to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all students in our care.
How to Apply
Step 1
Register Your Interest
Complete our online Local Coordinator application form and tell us a little about yourself, your local area and your availability. Our team will review your application to assess your suitability for the role.
Step 2
Onboarding and Checks
If your application is successful, you'll be invited to our Onboarding Portal to complete your registration. This includes providing references, identity and DBS documentation, safeguarding training, a profile photo, and any additional information relevant to your role. You will also have a video interview with our Guardianship Team.
Step 3
Approval and Start Supporting Students
Once all onboarding requirements have been completed and approved, you'll become an active Local Coordinator. You'll then be available to support international students, liaise with host families, and provide local assistance within your area.
Let's Connect
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Become a Local Guardianship Coordinator
If you live near a boarding school or a university, know your area well and want flexible, meaningful work supporting young people, we would like to hear from you. Tell us about yourself and submit our local coordinator application form below.
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