Welfare Officer - Primary School - Poole

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

A caring and well-established Primary School in Poole is looking for a Welfare Officer to provide day-to-day support for pupils and help maintain a safe, healthy and supportive school environment.

This is a varied position that would suit someone who is calm, caring and confident when dealing with children. The successful candidate will work closely with pupils, parents, teachers, pastoral colleagues and school leaders.

• Welfare Officer Role

• Full-time, permanent position

• Poole

• As soon as possible start

• Supporting pupil health and wellbeing

• Managing first aid and welfare concerns

• Maintaining accurate welfare records

• Liaising with parents and school staff

• Paid to scale

The Welfare Officer will provide an important first point of support when pupils become unwell, sustain minor injuries or require assistance during the school day.

You will assess situations appropriately, provide first aid within your training and follow school procedures when further medical attention is required. Accurate records will need to be maintained for all relevant incidents and treatments.

The role is not limited to physical health. You will also support pupils who may be experiencing emotional or wellbeing difficulties. You will need to recognise when a child may require additional support and ensure concerns are passed to the appropriate member of staff.

You will communicate with parents and carers when necessary, explaining incidents clearly and ensuring that important information is recorded and shared appropriately.

The successful candidate will also contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy school environment by ensuring welfare procedures are followed consistently.

Welfare Officer - School Information

This Primary School in Poole is committed to creating an environment where children feel safe, supported and able to learn.

The school recognises that children's wellbeing is an important part of their education. Staff work together to ensure pupils receive appropriate support and that concerns are identified and addressed at an early stage.

The school has a strong sense of community and places importance on positive relationships between pupils, families and staff. The Welfare Officer will therefore have regular contact with children and parents and will need to demonstrate warmth and professionalism.

You will work alongside teachers, pastoral staff, senior leaders and safeguarding colleagues. Where welfare concerns overlap with safeguarding, you will be expected to follow school procedures and communicate with the appropriate staff.

The role would suit someone who is naturally caring but also highly organised and able to maintain professional boundaries.

Welfare Officer - Key Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and basic welfare support within appropriate training.

• Respond to pupil illnesses and minor injuries.

• Maintain accurate medical and welfare records.

• Contact parents and carers when appropriate.

• Administer medication in accordance with school procedures and relevant training.

• Monitor pupils who are unwell during the school day.

• Ensure first aid supplies are appropriately maintained.

• Record accidents and incidents accurately.

• Support pupils returning to school following illness or injury.

• Provide appropriate emotional and wellbeing support.

• Identify concerns and refer them to relevant staff.

• Liaise with teachers and pastoral colleagues.

• Support safeguarding procedures where appropriate.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding pupil information.

• Follow school health and safety procedures.

• Communicate clearly with parents and carers.

• Support the school's wider approach to pupil wellbeing.

• Ensure welfare areas are appropriately maintained.

• Assist with relevant health and safety checks.

• Promote a calm and supportive environment.

Welfare Officer - Experience and Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people.

• First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain relevant training.

• Experience in a school, healthcare, childcare or welfare setting is desirable.

• Calm and caring approach.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to deal with minor medical incidents confidently.

• Strong organisational skills.

• Accurate record keeping.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Good understanding of safeguarding.

• Ability to recognise when concerns should be escalated.

• Professional approach when communicating with parents.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Commitment to pupil wellbeing and inclusion.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete all appropriate DBS, safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.