A Senior Resident has a very important job role from upholding the contract to welcoming students to university life. Senior Residents tend to live in halls and are usually in their second or third years.

• For at least the past 5 years SR's have received a discount of £900 off their rent.
• This amount should be increased, as the relief this gave 5 years ago to student is not the same relief it gives today.
• The price of accommodation and living costs have increased but the discount for this very important role has not.
• The maintenance loan does not cover the rent for most students.
• As Senior residents this discount is a very big incentive and relief.
• For third years students the maintenance loan is lower regardless meaning third year SR's may rely on this discount more
• To Make this role more desirable and competitive an increase in benefits for being an Senior resident should be investigated and expanded..

   

• Improvements for this role:

  Increase the £900.00 discount off the rent to reflect the cost of living.

  To help ensure SR's are looking after their well-being, encourage regular exercise, via a GYM membership at St Marys, included for their role.

  Free tickets to events by the university. Events such as Freshers week, Varsity, discos, summer / winter Balls and Dinners.

 

The Student Senior Residents roles and expectations are below:

1.· Assist Resident Mentors in welcoming new resident students at the beginning of the academic year and to help them to adjust and settle into University life.

2. Assist the Resident Mentors in ensuring resident students are abiding by the University Accommodation Contract and ‘Terms of Occupancy’ and in disciplinary procedures.

3. Assist resident students experiencing difficulties/problems that may arise within the halls and refer them to either their Hall Resident Mentor or Student Services for further care.

4. To support and empower residents to find solutions to problems, signposting to other services as appropriate and escalating serious issues promptly.

5. Work closely with other SSR’s, RM and the Accommodation Team.

6. Establish good working relationships with University staff including Security, Housekeeping and Maintenance staff.

7. Liaise with Student Services staff, the Students’ Union and Chaplaincy, taking an active role in events and encouraging students to take an active role in University life.

8. Attend initial training, hall meetings as called by Rms and Student Services staff.

9. Complete relevant records and/or statements as and when required.

10. To observe University Policies and Procedures

11.Be in residence throughout the University semesters, especially on the first and last days.

12. To make your room available in a clean and tidy condition for showing to prospective students.