Job Description

Main Purpose of the post:

To provide the

first port-of-call medical and welfare assistance

for the school community. The role involves administering front-line First Aid, coordinating immunisations, and maintaining all administrative tasks related to the school's medical and welfare support. The successful applicant will be a key member of the school and administration team, working under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team in a busy environment. To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.

Duties.

The School Welfare Officer is responsible for the following areas:

Medical and First Aid Duties

Administering front-line

First Aid

and welfare support to students, staff, and visitors on-site during school hours. Assessing student medical or welfare needs and determining whether a parent/carer needs to be contacted for the student to be collected from school. Overseeing the receipt and administration of student medication taken during the school day. Monitoring and maintaining all on-site medication (such as Adrenaline Auto Injectors and inhalers) to ensure correct storage, labelling, and checking expiry dates. Notifying parents/carers of any out-of-date medication that requires replacing. Coordinating and managing school-wide

Immunisation

programs.

Administration and Record Keeping

Maintaining

accurate records

related to student medical information and medication. Inputting all new students' medical information into the school's data system (SIMS or similar). Implementing and managing individual student

healthcare plans

as necessary. Completing and collating

Accident Forms

for school records and parent/carer information. Providing a summary of accidents for the Governing Body.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential:

4 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A to C) including English and mathematics.
Knowledge of computerised systems including Word and Excel. Thorough understanding and ability to

implement Child Protection procedures.

Desirable:

Registered nurse or nursing qualification. Emergency First Aid qualification (First Aid at Work Level 3 is desirable). Medical training (training can be provided).

Experience and Skills

Previous experience of working with

children or young adults.

Prior experience as a Welfare Officer, School Nurse, or in a similar role is highly desirable. Experience of using a School Data System (Bromcom).

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

. Ability to establish

rapport and trusting relationships

with students, their families and carers, and other adults. Strong

organisational skills

with the ability to multitask and manage own time effectively.

Personal Attributes and Commitment

Reliable, honest, trustworthy, enthusiastic, and compassionate.

Ability to remain

calm when working under pressure

. Possesses

empathy

with students who are facing difficulties. Ability to work with complete discretion and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality. A commitment to

safeguarding

and promoting the welfare of children and young people. A commitment to

equal opportunities

.
Queens Park Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is a requirement

Job Title

School Welfare Officer

Salary (FTE)

NJC Scale 4 (Points 7 to 11) pro-rata + LW

Contract Type

Term Time only attending appropriate INSET days and on a part-time basis

Hours per Week

10am to 2.30pm

Working Pattern

5 days a week

Responsible To

Pastoral Support Manager and Year Co-ordinator

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 25,000.00-27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person