Job Description
School Welfare Officer
Salary (actual): £20,143 - £21,488Grade: 4, SCP 8 - 12Hours: 33.75 hours per week, Monday to FridayWork Pattern: Term time only = 38 weeksContract: Temp to Perm
A large, friendly, and vibrant multi-cultural 3/4 form entry primary school (with over 700 children on roll) and part of school is seeking to appoint a child-centred Welfare Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a primary school rated as GOOD by Ofsted (2018).
Our partnership with the school means there are a host of professional development opportunities that will further your own skills, knowledge, and expertise. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic professional who has high expectations of themselves.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual who:
* Can provide welfare and first aid support to pupils and staff.
* Can maintain our database of children with ongoing needs.
* Can assist with care plans for pupils with specific and complex medical needs.
* Has the ability to communicate orally and in writing in connection with the preparation of reports, weekly plans, and daily records.
* Has a good telephone manner and is able to deal sensitively with a range of children, parents, and outside agencies.
* Has excellent IT and interpersonal skills.
* Is able to maintain confidentiality.
* Ideally has previous school office experience including using SIMS.net (although not essential).
* Is efficient and is able to work on their own initiative and under pressure.
* Holds a First Aid Certificate
For the right candidate, they will offer:
* Extensive support and CPD.
* The opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust.
* A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive staff team.
* An ambitious and dynamic Senior Leadership Team.
* A dedicated Governing Body.
* Supportive parents and children who are keen to learn.
* An employee assistance programme (EAP).