Welfare Leader Summer 2027

About the role

EF is hiring a Welfare Leader for its Summer 2027 programme in Malta. The role looks after the wellbeing of international students, making sure they feel safe, supported and cared for. You will accompany students to medical appointments and hospital visits, give them reassurance and act as a key person students can rely on during their stay. You work with a team of Welfare Leaders alongside the Welfare Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Accompany students to doctor appointments, clinics and hospitals so they receive prompt and safe medical attention.
• Stay with students during appointments or hospital stays, offering practical help, reassurance and support.
• Check in daily with students who are unwell and monitor their progress.
• Carry out regular welfare checks to spot students who need extra help.
• Keep the Welfare Manager and relevant teams informed, respecting confidentiality and data protection.
• Document welfare cases and student updates accurately.
• Cover shifts and work with the wider welfare team; on quieter days support activities and excursions.

Required profile

• Compassionate, patient and approachable, with a genuine interest in helping others.
• Customer-facing experience, ideally with young people.
• Reliable, resilient and able to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Flexible to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and on-call hours.
• Proactive, confident and a good team player with people from different cultural backgrounds.
• Fluent in English and legally eligible to work in Malta (Maltese/EU passport or valid work permit).

What we offer

• Contracts starting in June and running until August; start date can be discussed.
• Full-time, 6-day work weeks including shift work.
• In-house training and support before and during the summer.
• Pay range of EUR 1,200 to EUR 1,600 gross per month.