Live-In House Parent

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.

Start Date: 1st October 2025
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Salary: -40,000 per annum + pension & benefits
Contract: Permanent (live-in, permanent)

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

The successful candidate will have:

• 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

Desirable:

• 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 who is 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.