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Welfare Officer – Welcoming Primary School in Harrow

Welfare Officer – Welcoming Primary School in Harrow

Marchant Recruitment • Harrow, England, UK
6 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent, Full-time
Job description

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

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