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Residential Community Assistants (RCAs)

Reserve Candidate Application Open for the 24/25 academic year!

The Residential Community Team are currently taking reserve candidate applications for Residential Community Assistants for the 2024/2025 academic year (job starting w/c 9th September 2024, with mandatory training being held on campus on 11th and 12th September 2024). We are looking for full time Undergraduate 3rd and 4th year students and full/part time Postgraduate students who are interested in providing support to our on-campus resident students. Please note that by applying for this role for the 2024/2025 academic year you will be required to live on campus (accommodation available to all successful candidates)

The Residential Community Assistants (RCAs) will proactively contribute to the delivery of three key areas of student residential life - Community Wellbeing; Community Building, and; Community Behaviours. Through the delivery of an inclusive and comprehensive programme of events, RCAs will help create a sense of community within the halls of residence that will support students with social integration and an appreciation of different cultures.

Living on campus, the RCAs will be an integral part of the on-campus student experience. They will work closely with other teams to ensure the wellbeing of our students remains paramount. In addition to providing out of hours support, the RCAs will support disciplinary processes and uphold the University Values in relation to behavioural expectations through peer-to-peer advice and coaching and the delivery of events and activities.

  • Paid position via Unitemps - National Living Wage
  • Full training provided
  • On-campus accommodation options
  • 12-15hrs per week (evenings and weekends)
  • On-call requirement for all those who do not hold a Student Visa (due to Restrictions)

Full job details are available in the Candidate Information Pack below.
Please note that if your previous application was unsuccessful, you will need to reapply in the next academic year, i.e. 2025/2026.

Closing date: 10am on Monday 20th May 2024

Interview date: Thursday 30th May 2024 in person.

Please review the Candidate Information PackLink opens in a new window before proceeding to the application form below. Thank you.

Reserve Candidate Application Form for the Residential Community Assistant (RCA) Role – Academic Year 2024-2025

Please complete the following form to apply for the RCA position in the academic year 2024/2025. Only one submission is allowed, and any duplicate submissions will be disregarded.

Part 1: Personal details and contact information

Part 2: Student Information

Please be aware that all the information provided below should pertain to your student status for the academic year 2024-2025 and should NOT reflect your current status. Thank you.

I understand that I am eligible to be an RCA only if I have a valid studentship at the University of Warwick from September 2024 (for UG) or October 2024 (for PG) through June 2025. Failing to maintain a valid studentship may result in the immediate termination of the RCA role. (required)

Part 3: Work Eligibility

I understand that the application is intended for the full academic year 2024/25, and the role will not commence before September 2024. (required)
I understand that the requirements of the role are 12-15 hours per week, with shifts between 1700 and 2300 from Monday to Sunday, including non-term time as part of a rota. There will also be some daytime shifts at key events. (required)
Do you have any working hour restrictions? (required)
I understand that I am required to allocate at least 12 hours a week to the RCA role, and failing to do so may result in the termination of the RCA role. (required)

Part 4: Living On-campus

I understand that the RCA role requires living on campus in RCA accommodation allocated by the Residential Community Team, and I am fully responsible for its rent, except for those living in family housing at the University of Warwick. (required)
I understand that the termination of the RCA role will result in the termination of the RCA accommodation contract (required)
I understand that if my student status changes to temporarily/permanently withdrawn or resit without residence during the academic year that I will not be eligible to remain in the RCA role and will need to vacate the allocated accommodation. (required)
I understand that if I request family housing, a separate application should be made directly to the staff and family housing team. The RCA role does not guarantee accommodation in family housing, and the role offer will be revoked if the family housing application is unsuccessful. (required)
Please tick this box if you intend to stay in or apply for family housing.

Part 5: Your availability on important dates

I understand that assessment centres will be held on Thursday 30th May 2024 in person, and I need to be available to attend the allocated assessment centre. Failure to attend the assessment centre may result in an unsuccessful application. (required)
I understand that I am required to be on campus on Monday, 9th September 2024, to move into the allocated accommodation, except for family housing. Failure to comply may result in the termination of the RCA role. (required)
I understand that I am required to work on both Wednesday, 11th, and Thursday, 12th September 2024 for a two full-day induction training. Failure to attend may result in the termination of the RCA role. (required)
I understand that I am required to work during Campus Arrivals, which will span from 9 am to 11 pm, starting on Thursday, 19th to Sunday, 22nd September 2024. This will typically involve three shifts of four hours each. Failure to comply may result in the termination of the RCA role. (required)
I understand that I am required to work during Welcome Week from Monday, 23rd to Sunday, 29th September 2024. Failure to comply may result in the termination of the RCA role. (required)

Part 6: More about you

Please select your area of interest.

Part 7: Declaration

I confirm that I have read and understood the full requirements and the candidate pack of the role and that I am eligible to apply for the Residential Community Assistant role. Please accept this form as my application to join the Residential Community Team. I also certify that all the information provided in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge, and I understand that providing false information may result in the immediate termination of any role offered. (required)

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