School Welfare Officer - SEN School Islington
A well-known school based in Islington is currently looking for a School Welfare Officer for an ASAP start. This role will start as an agency position and has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
This is a long-term role with the chance to go permanent. The right person must have previous experience in an educational or NHS environment, including the administration of first aid. Applicants must have a DBS or be willing to have a DBS processed.
The appointed School Welfare Officer will be:
* Term time only
* Working hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The role of a School Welfare Officer will vary from day to day, focusing on the following areas:
* Providing first aid and promoting health & well-being to students
* Promoting appropriate health guidance, well-being advice, and other supportive strategies to students as necessary
* Facilitating medical provision for students, considering differences of race, gender, and educational, social, or medical needs
* Supervising sick and injured students, contacting parents as necessary, and arranging hospitalization or return home
* Leading, monitoring, and implementing individual health care plans for appropriate students
* Administering medication, as agreed with parents and in accordance with the academy's health & safety policy
* Working with individuals and groups of students on health-related issues through self-referral, drop-in sessions, peer training, and proactive work on sex education and health-related issues as directed by the Vice Principal for Behaviour and Inclusion
* Offering confidential advice to students on health-related matters
* Acting as an advocate/counselor for students who seek medical help and support or whose need for medical interventions are recognized by others
* Contributing, where relevant, to the compilation and updating of students' individual learning plans, action plans, and targets
* Liaising with health agencies, social workers, and other outside agencies as directed by the multi-agency team
This role is a perfect opportunity for someone with prior experience in an educational or NHS environment, particularly in the administration of first aid.
If this sounds like the student welfare officer opportunity for you, please apply for the position above or alternatively contact Zeki by email.
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