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 position will begin as an agency role and has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
The appointed School Welfare Officer will be on the following:
* Term time only
* Working hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm
The role of a School Welfare Officer will vary from day to day, focusing on the following areas:
* Contributing first aid, health & well-being to students
* Promoting appropriate health guidance, wellbeing 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 the academy 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, Behaviour and Inclusion
* Offering confidential advice to students on health-related matters
* Acting as an advocate/counsellor for students who seek medical help and support or whose need for medical interventions is 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 the perfect opportunity for someone with previous experience in an education or NHS environment, particularly in the administration of first aid.
Does this sound like the School Welfare Officer opportunity for you? If so, please apply for the position above or alternatively contact Zeki by email.
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