Welfare Officer – Welcoming Primary School in Harrow
- Permanent, Full-time
Job Title: Welfare Officer
Location: Harrow Outer London
School Type: Primary School
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary:per annum (Local Government Pay Scale / Outer London Weighting)
Role Overview
A welcoming primary school in Harrow is seeking an organized empathetic and dedicated Welfare Officer to take responsibility for the school medical room and pupil welfare operations this vital non-teaching support role you will deliver immediate first aid manage complex student healthcare plans track medical conditions and provide compassionate emotional support to pupils across the school. Working side-by-side with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) SENCO and attendance team you will ensure a safe nurturing and health-focused environment for all children.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the daily operation of the school medical and welfare room administering first aid emergency treatment and prescribed medications in accordance with school policies and statutory guidelines.
Formulate review and maintain individual healthcare plans (IHCPs) for pupils with long-term medical needs severe allergies asthma or diabetes.
Log pupil medical visits injuries and welfare concerns using specialized school management systems (e.g. SIMS Arbor or CPOMS).
Communicate sensitively and effectively with parents and carers regarding student illnesses injuries and health-related attendance issues.
Coordinate with external health professionals local authority services and school nursing teams for statutory health checks vaccinations and welfare support.
Key Requirements
First Aid at Work or Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training).
Previous administrative or welfare experience within a UK school healthcare setting or child-focused organization.
Proficiency in school record-keeping platforms and databases (SIMS Arbor CPOMS).
Strong interpersonal skills emotional resilience discretion and a calm demeanour when dealing with emergency situations.
Solid understanding of statutory safeguarding principles (Keeping Children Safe in Education) and child protection protocols.
Legal right to work in the UK.
School Highlights & Benefits
Dedicated fully equipped medical and welfare room with clear support from senior leadership.
Highly collaborative pastoral care and safeguarding team focused on student wellbeing and staff development.
Excellent Harrow location with strong transport links (Metropolitan Line Piccadilly Line and local bus routes) plus free on-site staff parking.
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) enrolment and term-time-only working hours.
Application
To apply for this Welfare Officer role at a welcoming primary school in Harrow starting ASAP please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1