Welfare officer

Job overview

Welfare officer

Harrow

36 hours per week - Term Time Only

SALARY: H4 £23,824 - £24,922

Start date: As soon as possible

Our School is a warm, happy and academically successful school in Harrow with a large and highly successful Sixth Form. We are proud of being a high performing, inclusive community school which welcomes all cultures, faiths and beliefs. We know that the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of staff combined with the enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of students is what makes us a fantastic place to study, develop and excel. We have an uncompromising and relentless focus on the quality of teaching and learning and on professional development so we can fulfil our vision to enable all young people to make exceptional progress and achieve outstanding outcomes, so they are able to live fulfilling and successful lives.Our school ethos, WE CARE:Co-operation,Ambition,Respect,Empathy, underpins everything we do.

We are looking for a caring and resourceful individual to administer first aid to students and to ensure the smooth running of our busy welfare room.You will work closely with our Attendance Officer and pastoral team to provide holistic welfare support, including for those students with medical conditions.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate welfare records so good ICT skills are required.

This is a great opportunity for a confident person, who is calm under pressure and enjoys working with young people.?Specific training is provided.

The successful applicant will:

be organised and efficient;

have experience of working in a school or welfare environment;

be keen to support students

have the highest expectations of students;

have an enthusiastic and positive approach;

have energy, stamina and a sense of humour.

The school has a comprehensive professional development programme tailored to individual needs, from ECT to middle and senior leadership; new staff are supported and guided by highly skilled and experienced colleagues, and by partners in external organisations.

KEY DUTIES

Administer first aid to pupils attending the Medical Room and complete the necessary accident report form for school record and for parent information.

Prioritise levels of urgency when attending to sick / injured students / staff, and administering prescribed medication when applicable.

Liaise with students parents /carers under the direction of the Head of Student Services

Counsel upset students and report to relevant staff.

Recording injuries in accident log as directed. Report serious accidents/incidents using the accident report form to the Health and Safety lead.

Personal responsibility for updating students medical conditions on SIMS, including recent allergy and medical information, and keeping updated files, Medical Risk Assessments and Individual Health Plans in welfare room.

Personal responsibility for ensuring all staff are aware of students medical conditions and needs.

Setting up Medical Risk Assessments for students with short term injuries with parents / students, relevant Pastoral staff and the Cedar Room and ensuring all staff are aware of these needs.

Responsibility for the smooth running, monitoring and development of the Welfare room systems, making sure the room is clean and orderly.

Filing records appropriately maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Organise medical inspections and arrange vaccinations.

Effective communications with relevant departments and staff.

Liaising with School Nurse / Counsellor/ other professional agencies.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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Welfare Officer |Outstanding School |Harrow

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