Welfare Officer - Harris Federation : Job Details

Our core values of determination, integrity, curiosity and empathyinspire and nurture a passion for learning and success with a strong sense of inclusivity, individuality and responsibility. We use our voices purposefully as global citizens.

The foundations of achieving our vision are:

• Outstanding curriculum, with outstanding quality and breadth of education
• Exceptional teachers who support students' passion for learning with the tools for success for every individual
• Relationships, routines and recognition that lead to a sense of belonging, wellbeing, mutual respect and exemplary behaviour both within Harris Lowe Academy Willesden and in our local community
• Post-16 excellence with a broad range of pathways, sporting academies and inspiring student leaders
• Arts and sports specialisms that embed essential skills and enable exceptional performance

Our moral purpose is to ensure our students and staff have access to the best possible futures and contribute positively to society through an outstanding careers/development programme, excellent leadership, and coaching.

From its origins as the first city academy, the exceptional education we provide takes advantage of the opportunities offered by our privileged location and facilities in the most vibrant, multi-cultural city in the world. The enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of our students combined with the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of our staff makes our vision a reality.

Your responsibilities will include

• Being the first point of contact and named responsible officer for first aid for students and staff
• Managing the register of suitably qualified first aiders within the Academy, ensuring that all qualifications are valid, and developing a programme of qualification renewals
• Ensuring sufficient qualified staff to assist in emergency first aid
• Development of health care plans where appropriate and/or consent to be obtained for emergency medication
• Administration of all student medication
• Updating of the Handle with Care List of students with “need to know” conditions
• Delivering specific medical related needs of students as defined within their individual Statements of Additional Needs
• Administering and assisting in the programme of student medical examinations, assessments and inoculations as required
• Advising and training Academy staff in specific procedures which they may be expected to carry out in the absence of a trained nurse
• Promoting health education in partnership with the teaching/support staff and the Health Authority
• Maintaining the highest possible standards of clinical procedures
• Liaising with parents and medical personnel to ensure that the health needs of students are satisfied
• Arranging to get students home safely or to alternative care, where necessary
• Ensuring that suitable and sufficient stocks of first aid consumables and equipment are maintained
• Working within current Child Protection Procedures and in liaison with the safeguarding team
• Ensuring confidentiality of all medical information
• Ensuring up-to-date clinical and professional practice is maintained

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Good level of education
• A recognised First Aid Qualification or higher educational achievement or be willing to obtain one as soon as in post.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment
• Experience of working with adults and pupils

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.