Student Services & Welfare Officer

Student Services & Welfare Officer

Location: Barnet, North West London

Contract: Full time or part time contracts considered (term time only)

Salary: £16.50 to £20.50 per hour depending on experience

A reputable secondary school in Barnet is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Student Services & Welfare Officer. We are committed to providing exceptional support and care to our students, and we are looking for a candidate who shares our passion for promoting their well-being and welfare.

Responsibilities:

• Acting as the first point of contact within the Pupil Services office, addressing all student inquiries.
• Performing general administrative duties, such as filing and distributing letters to classes.
• Ensuring deliveries and medical supplies match the original orders.
• Serving as the main first aider, providing prompt first aid to both students and staff during school hours.
• Managing medication brought in by pupils, ensuring written permission is obtained prior to administration.
• Maintaining up-to-date first aid certifications and participating in First Aid Training if necessary.
• Keeping an Accident Book and informing the School Business Manager about incidents that may require reporting to the Health & Safety Executive.
• Maintaining electronic records of visits to the medical room.
• Contacting parents when pupils need to be collected due to illness.
• Monitoring pupil EpiPens and inhalers, ensuring proper storage, labelling, and expiration dates.
• Coordinating whole-school vaccination programs for pupils when required.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• A genuine passion for promoting the welfare and well-being of students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• First Aid qualifications (or willingness to undertake First Aid Training).
• Familiarity with medical procedures and understanding of safeguarding practices.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

To apply for the position of Student Services & Welfare Officer at our school, please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume to Meg at Tradewind Recruitment on opt 2 / today!