Welfare Officer
Durrington High School, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JXThis job expired on 4 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 October 2021 at 9am
Date listed
20 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £20,698 (FTE)
Actual salary
- £17,912 per annum
Welfare Officer job summary
Confident to deal successfully and efficiently with a diverse community with a professional and positive ‘can do’ attitude whilst remaining calm and reassuring; as the majority of the role is spent with students, speaking with parents.
Ensure that all student’s medication held in school is kept securely in a labelled box and that medication is up to date
Maintaining and recording an individual log for those students who regularly take medication in school
Accountable for all medical reporting including managing medicines, health care plans, referrals to the school nurse, issuing of appropriate medical passes, vaccination letters and any other relevant medical paperwork
Contact feeder schools annually to ascertain medical requirements for incoming students attending their new ‘Intake Day’
Keep parents/carers/staff fully informed; being able to build effective relationships
To be the primary first aid officer for the school and carry out first aid to all students and staff when required
Ensure the medical room is kept clean and tidy and all supplies are fully stocked including first aid boxes around the school
Report all accidents using the online reporting systems
Liaise with pastoral/child protection and any other stakeholders as and when the need arises
Assist where appropriate first aid requirements for school trips; to include creation of medical cards
Commitment to safeguarding
Durrington High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We support all staff and volunteers through regular training and expect everyone working at the school to be proactive and adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times.
In addition to the statutory pre-employment checks, all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a safeguarding background check and interview.
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About Durrington High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1599 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Durrington High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- agemel@durring.com
- Phone number
- 01903705610
Durrington High School is part of Durrington Multi Academy Trust (DMAT) and is a large and oversubscribed school with 1650 students on roll in years 7 to 11. Within the Durrington Multi Academy Trust, we place high regard on recruiting and retaining excellent staff to ensure all students achieve beyond their best. Durrington High School has a sustained track record of improvement for over a decade and we want to continue getting better. We are proud of our school and are always relentless in our efforts to give our students the very best education they deserve.
Arranging a visit to Durrington High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email agemel@durring.com.
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