Welfare Officer
Core
Providing first aid, managing student medical needs, and supporting safeguarding and pastoral welfare in a secondary school.
Role type
School Welfare Officer (Medical & Pastoral)
Builds
Student health safety and wellbeing protocols
Domain
Education / Healthcare Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
First Aid qualification, medical incident assessment, medication administration, safeguarding procedures, record keeping, liaison with health professionals, attendance monitoring
Preferred skills
Nursing background, youth work experience, understanding of chronic conditions (asthma, epilepsy, diabetes), emotional support
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide first aid and immediate medical support, administer prescribed medication, maintain medical and welfare records, support students with ongoing medical conditions, liaise with parents and external health professionals, support safeguarding referrals, monitor attendance linked to medical needs, promote student wellbeing and hygiene
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on operational role