Welfare Officer - Vibrant Primary School in Brent

Job Title: Welfare Officer

Location: Brent, Outer London

School Type: Primary School

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £25,000 – £28,500 per annum (Local Government Pay Scale / Outer London Weighting)

Role Overview

A vibrant primary school in Brent is seeking a compassionate, organized, and reliable Welfare Officer to lead the school medical room and pupil welfare support ASAP. In this key non-teaching role, you will be the primary caregiver for pupils experiencing medical issues, minor injuries, or emotional distress during the school day. You will manage individual healthcare plans (IHCPs), oversee medication administration, maintain accurate medical and safeguarding records, and serve as a main point of contact for parents, staff, and external health agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily running of the school medical room, administering first aid care, emergency treatment, and prescribed medications in line with school health policies.

• Develop, review, and maintain Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs) for pupils with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, and severe allergies.

• Maintain meticulous digital records of medical treatments, accidents, and pupil welfare concerns using school systems (SIMS, Arbor, or CPOMS).

• Liaise closely with parents and carers regarding student health, illness notifications, accident reporting, and welfare updates.

• Collaborate with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), SENCO, and local NHS school nursing teams to ensure holistic support for vulnerable pupils.

Key Requirements

• Valid First Aid at Work or Paediatric First Aid certification (or willingness to complete training).

• Previous administrative, welfare, or first aid experience within a school, early years, or health/social care setting.

• Proficiency using school database software (SIMS, Arbor, or CPOMS) for logging medical and welfare details.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a calm and empathetic approach.

• Working knowledge of child protection policies and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Well-resourced medical facility and quiet recovery space within a supportive, inclusive school environment.

• Dedicated senior leadership team that prioritizes staff wellbeing, CPD training, and pastoral care excellence.

• Convenient Brent location with strong public transport links (Jubilee Line, Bakerloo Line, Overground, and local bus routes) plus staff parking.

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) enrolment and term-time-only working arrangements.

Application

To apply for this Welfare Officer role at a vibrant primary school in Brent, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.