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Welfare Officer – Good Secondary School – Preston, Lancashire
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale
School Information:
This 11–18 Good secondary school in Preston is recognised for its strong pastoral provision, dedicated safeguarding culture and commitment to supporting the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing of students. The school serves a diverse community and is known for its welcoming atmosphere and positive relationships between staff and students. Behaviour is well-managed, and the school has invested heavily in wellbeing initiatives, internal inclusion spaces, mental health support and multi-agency work.
The welfare team is central to the school’s pastoral operation and includes safeguarding leads, attendance officers, counsellors and behaviour mentors. The successful candidate will join a supportive, experienced and compassionate team that works collaboratively to ensure that students’ welfare needs are identified early and supported effectively. The school prides itself on its robust safeguarding systems, clear reporting procedures and strong communication with families.
The Role:
The Welfare Officer will support the health, safety and wellbeing of students across the school. This includes supporting first-aid provision, responding to student welfare concerns, liaising with parents, supporting safeguarding documentation, and ensuring that all welfare matters are logged accurately. You will be a visible and approachable presence around the school, providing calm and reassuring support to students experiencing emotional distress, illness or personal difficulties.
A key part of the role involves completing welfare checks, supporting vulnerable students, liaising with external agencies, attending meetings and ensuring that the school’s welfare procedures are followed rigorously. You will also help implement pastoral interventions, support wellbeing workshops and contribute to programmes that promote positive mental health and emotional resilience.
The Welfare Officer will be responsible for maintaining medical supplies, ensuring first-aid kits are stocked, managing medical plans, supporting students with chronic health conditions, and responding calmly to injuries or emergencies. You will be trained in first aid (or the school will provide training if required).
Requirements:
• Experience in a welfare, pastoral, safeguarding or youth work role
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to complete training)
• Confidence working with students aged 11–18
• Reliability, discretion and strong organisational skills
Application:
To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.