Welfare Officer – Vibrant Primary School in Brent
- Permanent, Full-time
Job Title: Welfare Officer
Location: Brent 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 vibrant primary school in Brent is seeking a compassionate organized and reliable Welfare Officer to lead the school medical room and pupil welfare support this key non-teaching role you will be the primary caregiver for pupils experiencing medical issues minor injuries or emotional distress during the school day. You will manage individual healthcare plans (IHCPs) oversee medication administration maintain accurate medical and safeguarding records and serve as a main point of contact for parents staff and external health agencies.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the daily running of the school medical room administering first aid care emergency treatment and prescribed medications in line with school health policies.
Develop review and maintain Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs) for pupils with chronic conditions such as asthma diabetes epilepsy and severe allergies.
Maintain meticulous digital records of medical treatments accidents and pupil welfare concerns using school systems (SIMS Arbor or CPOMS).
Liaise closely with parents and carers regarding student health illness notifications accident reporting and welfare updates.
Collaborate with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) SENCO and local NHS school nursing teams to ensure holistic support for vulnerable pupils.
Key Requirements
Valid First Aid at Work or Paediatric First Aid certification (or willingness to complete training).
Previous administrative welfare or first aid experience within a school early years or health/social care setting.
Proficiency using school database software (SIMS Arbor or CPOMS) for logging medical and welfare details.
Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills with a calm and empathetic approach.
Working knowledge of child protection policies and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Legal right to work in the UK.
School Highlights & Benefits
Well-resourced medical facility and quiet recovery space within a supportive inclusive school environment.
Dedicated senior leadership team that prioritizes staff wellbeing CPD training and pastoral care excellence.
Convenient Brent location with strong public transport links (Jubilee Line Bakerloo Line Overground and local bus routes) plus staff parking.
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) enrolment and term-time-only working arrangements.
Application
To apply for this Welfare Officer role at a vibrant primary school in Brent starting ASAP please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1