Student Welfare Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Yate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (Dorset Local Gov)

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts for local services

Free on-site parking

Trust intranet access

Twynham Learning network

Job summary

Poole High School is seeking a part-time welfare role within the school to provide first aid to students and staff. The post involves issuing medications with parental authorisation and maintaining accurate treatment records, while safeguarding pupils in line with policy.

Successful candidates will work either a morning or afternoon shift, Monday to Friday, for 25 or 30 hours per week, and will require a full enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Full enhanced DBS check required.
• Right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid to students and staff and arrange for home or hospital care as needed.
• Administer prescribed or over-the-counter medications with parent/guardian authorisation.
• Record all treatment in electronic records and daybook.
• Notify parents about medical conditions and incidents at school.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of children in line with school policies.

Skills

First aid

Medication administration

Safeguarding

Education

DBS Check

Job description

Two part-time posts sit in the welfare team at Poole High School, part of the Twynham Learning multi-academy trust. The role centres on first aid care for students and staff, issuing medication with parental or guardian authorisation, keeping treatment records and safeguarding young people. Successful candidates work either a morning or an afternoon shift, Monday to Friday, on 25 or 30 hours a week. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Give first aid care to students and staff, sending people home or to hospital when necessary
• Issue prescribed or over-the-counter medication only with parent or legal guardian authorisation
• Record all treatment and care given to students in electronic records and the daybook
• Notify parents of student medical conditions and accidents at school
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people under the school's safeguarding and child protection policies

What’s required

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and practical support
• Local discounts on gym memberships, salons, restaurants, motoring and retail
• Access to national discounts with a wide range of brands
• Free on-site parking
• Trust-wide intranet for news and resources
• Opportunity to work within Twynham Learning, a progressive multi-academy trust
• Work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast