Level 3: Scale 6
20 hours per week (10:00am-14.00pm)
We are seeking to recruit a Welfare Officer to work at Little Ealing.
You will be someone who works well with both adults and children, who is firm but kind, has a good sense of humour and who is an effective team worker.
This post will be supporting children and staff across the school. Previous experience of working with children and a medical background is preferred.
Main purposes of the job:
The main purpose of the First Aid Administrator is to administer immediate first aid to those who are ill or injured and to make appropriate decisions when to call an ambulance or refer to other medical professionals.
This role will require applicants to assess the medical and welfare needs of children and staff and administer front-line First Aid, leading a small team of first aid trained staff in school. The successful candidate will ensure that children with ongoing medical needs are supported in school in line with their individual Medical Plans, administer approved medication to students and maintain records and reports, including those for statutory requirements. The position also includes other administrative duties in support of the wider school, making this role both varied and interesting.
Main responsibilities and tasks:
- To assess First Aid problems presented by children and staff, taking appropriate action in the event of an emergency and communicating with staff and parents as necessary.
- To accompany children, where the need arises, to hospital and remain with them until parents arrive.
- To be responsible for administering prescribed drugs, which are necessary to be taken by children during the school day, ensuring that parental consent is obtained and recorded.
- To be responsible for the safe keeping of prescribed drugs in a locked cupboard.
- To liaise with partner schools in order to assess pupils’ potential medical needs prior to their joining Little Ealing. To attend to minor medical needs of children, such as administering plasters, bandages etc as required, and look after children who feel ill.
- To inform the Headteacher and Safeguarding Lead in the event of more serious medical concerns and make the necessary arrangements for parents to be contacted.
- To advise on general health matters as presented by the staff and children, communicating with parents as appropriate.
- To liaise with internal and external health agencies when appropriate and necessary.
- To co-ordinate, administer and maintain Medical Plans for pupils with specific medical needs in conjunction with parents and medical professionals (when appropriate)
- To meet with children and parents returning to school after an injury which impacts mobility, hearing or sight and agree a personal emergency evacuation plan (PEEP), liaising with the Headteacher and DSL.
- To support children returning to school after a prolonged period of absence.
- To work alongside attendance staff to help reduce school avoidance and reduce absence through medical reasons.
- To enter all children medical information into SIMS, maintain accurate records in accordance with new and changing medical needs, and inform staff of relevant information, including for all school trips.
- To liaise with staff regarding confidential medical matters.
- To keep an up-to-date accident record book, including details of injuries, make any required RIDDOR reports for accidents at work, review for patterns and report to the Health and Safety Committee.
- To carry out monthly stock audits of all First Aid boxes and First Aid kits throughout the school (including those used for trips) and ensure they are replenished. Ensure all emergency First Aid medical equipment is in good working order.
- To be responsible for maintaining stocks and ordering medical supplies and equipment in order to ensure adequate emergency medical resources exist within the school.
- To take responsibility for the medical room and ensure this is kept clean and tidy.
- To maintain confidentiality of information acquired while undertaking duties for the school. To be responsible for own continuing self-development, undertaking training in both medical and pastoral areas.
- To deal with any lost property.
- To undertake any other administrative duties appropriate to the grading of the post as required for example, reprographics work, typing, filing, covering Reception.
- All staff may periodically be expected to carry out tasks and duties within their area of competence that are not listed herein, as directed, to meet the needs of the school. The duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time.
How to Apply
Application forms and further information are available by emailing kimberley.browne@leps.org.uk or by downloading them from the school website – www.littleealing.com
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will require an Enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.