School First Aid / Welfare Officer
Job Description
Job Purpose
Provide comprehensive first aid support and medical assistance to students, staff, and visitors.
Deliver high-quality administrative support that is accurate, professional, and completed within deadlines.
Maintain excellent customer service and effective communication at all times.
Contract Details
* Hours: 32½ hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:15am - 3:45pm, term time only.
* Salary: £16-£18 per hour
* Expected Start Date: July 2026.
First Aid Responsibilities
* Administer first aid to students, staff, and visitors as required.
* Work collaboratively with the administration and student services teams.
* Develop, manage, and implement individual healthcare plans for students with medical needs.
* Liaise with parents, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to ensure healthcare plans remain accurate and up to date.
* Monitor and manage medication stored within the school, ensuring all medication is in date and readily available.
* Coordinate school vaccination programmes.
* Maintain accurate and confidential student health records and communicate relevant updates to appropriate staff.
* Ensure all first aid kits across the school are fully stocked, in date, and appropriately located, including preparation of kits for educational visits and school trips.
* Respond professionally to telephone calls, emails, and general enquiries from students, staff, parents, and external agencies.
* Support attendance and wider student services functions during periods of staff absence.
Administrative Responsibilities
* Assist with procedures relating to missing or damaged school uniform.
* Support clerical processes linked to students signing in and out of school.
* Update the school database, including Arbor MIS, with detentions, credits, and lateness records on a daily basis.
* Maintain Behaviour for Learning notice boards.
* Support the issuing of lateness detentions to students.
* Use the Arbor MIS system effectively to maintain accurate student records, communication logs, attendance information, and administrative documentation.
Safeguarding and Compliance
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Child Protection procedures.
* Ensure all records are maintained in accordance with data protection legislation, confidentiality requirements, and the Trust's record retention policies.
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times.
General Responsibilities
* Comply with health and safety responsibilities relevant to the role.
* Ensure all duties are carried out in line with the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy.
* Participate in training, professional development, and performance review processes to enhance skills and knowledge.
* Undertake additional administrative duties as required by the school or Trust.
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