Houseparent - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Start Date: 1st October 2025
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £20,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, live-in (seven days on / seven days off rota)

An excellent opportunity has arisen with a respected sports company in Buckinghamshire for a caring and experienced Houseparent to join their team from October 2025.

This live-in role offers the chance to play a pivotal part in the welfare, care, and day-to-day life of international athletes (aged 15-17) enrolled in a world-class soccer programme. The position blends pastoral support, operational management, and community building in a supportive, professional environment.

The role operates on a seven days on / seven days off basis, providing a balanced rota while ensuring continuity of care for the students.

• Previous experience in pastoral care with young people (e.g. houseparent, boarding, youth work)

• First Aid and Safeguarding training (or willingness to undertake)

• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills; calm under pressure

• Compassion, patience, and the ability to support teenagers adjusting to new environments

• Driving licence (vehicle provided)

• Experience working in multicultural or international settings

• Affinity with sport and an understanding of athlete lifestyle and discipline

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive both on and off the pitch, within a close-knit, high-performance environment.

Connaught Education - The Independent Schools Specialist

Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.