Job Title: Welfare Officer / School Nurse

Salary: Grade H6-H9 (£28,624-£40,476 pro rata)
Hours: 37 hours/week, 41 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: School Business Manager
Direct Reports: First Aiders

• Promote and manage student health and welfare.
• Provide day-to-day First Aid support.
• Contribute to the school’s ethos and aims.

Welfare and First Aid:

• Oversee students' physical and emotional health and wellbeing.
• Provide First Aid and manage medical emergencies.
• Develop and review healthcare plans and welfare-related policies.
• Support students with medical needs and emotional wellbeing.
• Coordinate health immunization programs and provide trip-related medical support.
• Monitor and restock First Aid kits.
• Train staff in First Aid and manage training for designated First Aiders.
• Maintain the First Aid room to meet hygiene and functional standards.

Communication and Record-Keeping:

• Maintain accurate records of medical incidents and communications.
• Liaise with parents, staff, and external health services.
• Update student medical records and manage medical supplies.
• Identify and address welfare trends in collaboration with the Inclusion Team.

Training and Additional Duties:

• Undertake relevant training, including Child Protection.
• Support pandemic response and other ad hoc welfare duties as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies.

Other:

• Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies.
• Contribute to equal opportunities and inclusive practices within the school.

MUST HAVE ENHANCED DBS!!