School Welfare Officer

remedyrecruitmentgroup; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a specialist education setting, is seeking a compassionate Medical Welfare Officer to support pupils with complex needs. You will provide day-to-day medical care, administer prescribed medications, and liaise with healthcare professionals to keep medical plans current within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Based in Woodford Green, you will contribute to safeguarding, health, safety, and wellbeing, helping create a nurturing environment and promoting inclusive practices for all

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Experience working with children or young people, preferably in SEND.
• Good IT and administrative skills are required.
• A caring, professional and proactive approach is important.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and day-to-day wellbeing support to pupils.
• Administer prescribed medication safely and accurately.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals to keep medical plans current and effective.
• Attend medical reviews and multidisciplinary meetings as required.
• Maintain safe storage and administration of medication and medical supplies.
• Ensure first aid, seizures, moving and handling and feeding procedures are followed.

Skills

Excellent communication and organising

Experience with children or young peo

Good IT and administrative skills

Caring, professional and proactive

Safeguarding and promoting welfare

Job description

School Welfare Officer (mwo/z/+65+) Waltham Forest, England

Medical Welfare Officer

Make a Difference Every Day

Our client is seeking a compassionate and dedicatedMedical Welfare Officerto join a specialist education setting supporting children and young people with complex additional needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a caring nature who is passionate about promoting the health, safety, and wellbeing of pupils while working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The Role

As the Medical Welfare Officer, you will:

• Provide medical care and day-to-day wellbeing support to pupils.
• Administer prescribed medication safely and accurately.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure medical plans are current and effective.
• Attend medical reviews and multidisciplinary meetings where required.
• Maintain the safe storage and administration of medication and medical supplies.
• Ensure school procedures relating to first aid, seizures, moving and handling, and feeding are followed at all times.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for all pupils.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience working with children or young people (experience within SEND is desirable).
• Good IT and administrative skills.
• A caring, professional, and proactive approach.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What's on Offer?

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment.
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work within a growing specialist education setting.

Location:Woodford Green

All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and all relevant safeguarding checks.