Welfare Officer - Secondary School - Brent - ASAP Start - Full-Time
Are you an experienced Welfare Officer or pastoral professional with strong first aid skills and experience working in secondary schools?
Are you calm, reliable, and passionate about supporting students' health, wellbeing, and safety throughout the school day?
Tradewind Recruitment is working with welcoming and well-regarded secondary schools in Brent that are seeking a Welfare Officer to join their pastoral and safeguarding teams on a full-time, long-term basis, starting ASAP. This is a vital role at the heart of the school, supporting students' physical and emotional wellbeing and ensuring a safe, supportive environment.
Welfare Officer - Role Overview
As a Welfare Officer, you will play a key role in supporting students across KS3 and KS4 by managing day-to-day health, first aid, and wellbeing needs. Your responsibilities will include:
Providing first aid support to students and responding to medical incidents in line with school policies
Supporting students who are unwell, injured, or experiencing emotional distress during the school day
Managing the school medical room and maintaining accurate medical and welfare records
Administering medication in line with parental consent and safeguarding procedures
Liaising with parents/carers regarding student illness, injury, or ongoing medical needs
Working closely with safeguarding leads, pastoral teams, SENCOs, and attendance staff
Supporting students with ongoing health conditions, anxiety, or emotional regulation needs
Monitoring student wellbeing and escalating concerns appropriately
Upholding safeguarding responsibilities and following school policies at all times
Requirements
Valid First Aid qualification (Essential)
Previous experience working in a school setting (Essential)
Experience supporting children or young people with medical, emotional, or welfare needs
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Calm, professional, and reassuring manner
Ability to build trust with students from diverse backgrounds
Excellent communication, organisation, and record-keeping skills
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What's on Offer
A supportive and inclusive secondary school in Brent
Full-time role: Monday to Friday, term-time only
A key role within the school's pastoral and safeguarding team
Opportunity to make a genuine difference to students' wellbeing
Ongoing training and professional development
Potential for a long-term or permanent position
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Welfare Officer with first aid training and school-based experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this Welfare Officer role in Brent, starting ASAP.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley by emailing or calling (phone number removed) (option 3)