Pupil Welfare Auxiliary

Education Authority; Belfast; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational authority in Northern Ireland seeks a Pupil Welfare Auxiliary to provide essential care and health services to students. The role involves managing pupil health, coordinating care, and maintaining hygiene standards within the school environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a strong commitment to student welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in pupil care or health services is preferred.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Care for sick pupils and arrange transport as needed.
• Ensure medication is administered correctly.
• Maintain hygiene standards in school facilities.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organization

Education

Relevant qualification in health or education

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Title: Pupil Welfare Auxiliary

Responsible To: The Principal through the designated line manager

JOB PURPOSE

To be responsible for a confidential pupil care, health, and hygiene service at school.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. PUPIL CARE
2. Care for all sick pupils and make arrangements for supervised and secure transport for sick/injured pupils to be taken home or to hospital as required.
3. Ensure that pupils requiring regular medication maintain their treatment under the written advice of their medical practitioner and with the written permission of their parent/guardian.
4. Inform principal/teacher and parents/guardians when medical attention is required.
5. Organise and assist during all educational/medical welfare service visits.
6. Provide consultation to individuals or groups on health-related issues as required.
7. Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding welfare of pupils.
8. Regularly inspect the cloakroom/toilet areas for standards of hygiene.
9. Advise Principal on occupational health issues and risk assessment after accidents.
10. Advise Principal on health and safety issues related to the post.

1. ADMINISTRATION
2. Operate manual and/or computerised information systems in relation to administrative tasks associated with the area of work.
3. Complete and submit all records/returns as required.
4. Maintain an inventory/records of resources.
5. Order/purchase, receive, check, store, securely and distribute resources.
6. Assist in school administration and photocopy as directed.

1. GENERAL
2. Assist in maintaining standards of good order and cleanliness in the medical room and throughout the school.
3. Implement all relevant school policies and procedures.
4. Participate in any relevant training as directed by the Principal.
5. Perform other duties as may be assigned within the level of the post.

FLEXIBLE WORKING OPTIONS AVAILABLE

OPTION 1: You are required to be on duty during school term plus two additional weeks. The timing of the two additional weeks is at the discretion of the Principal of the school.

OPTION 2: You are required to be on duty for the contracted weekly hours, working during periods of school closure except when on annual leave or other authorised absence. Duties will normally be provided by the school. However, where necessary, alternative work and/or training will be provided by the Authority at any other such place of employment as may be reasonably required.

OPTION 3: To work as for option 2 with a further option to request periods of unpaid leave during extended school holidays or closures.

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity, and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

About the company

The Education Authority is a non-departmental body sponsored by the Department of Education in Northern Ireland.

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