Welfare Officer (Part-Time)

WHITMORE HIGH SCHOOL

WELFARE OFFICER

Are you looking for an innovative and forward thinking school which genuinely invests and develops you? Then come and join us at Whitmore High School where we believe all our exceptional staff contribute to transforming students’ lives!

The successful candidate will:

·   Supervise the medical room and be the first point of contact for anyone who requires medical attention.

·   Manage and administer medications held in school – store securely, keep records up to date, monitor expiry dates and request replacements as required.

·   Ensure the school is provided with Individual Health Care Plans (IHCP) and keep accurate records of these

·   Ensure the accident report logbook and forms are properly completed and completing accident reports in line with RIDDOR regulations including records of hazardous materials usage

·   Possess strong organisational skills with the ability to show initiative, prioritise own work load and meet all deadlines and remain calm under pressure

·   Be a positive team player, working collaboratively and believe in the importance of team work and a collaborative approach

·   Be self-motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible in their approach with

·   Be reliable with excellent attendance and punctuality

·   Be committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and the principles and practice of equal opportunities

·    Be committed to the principles and practice of safeguarding all young people

Why work for Whitmore High School?

·    State of the art building with well-equipped classrooms, excellent resources and modern facilities

·    Fantastic support from your line managers and SLT who will develop you and want to see you succeed in your career

·    You’ll be working in an OFSTED rated ‘Outstanding’ school

·    Exceptional and wide ranging CPD opportunities

·    Staff Wellbeing group who promote a healthy work life balance and arrange activities such as weekly staff yoga, on-site massage, weekly fruit, well-being garden, book club with free Kindle loan for staff etc.

·    Free annual flu jab

·    Free use of the on-site gym

·    Cycle to Work tax free bike scheme

OFSTED graded the school outstanding in all areas and commented “Students have outstanding attitudes to learning and take a pride in their work”. Our students are happy, well behaved and make excellent progress.

Full details of the post, application form and more information on our school can be viewed on our website www.whitmore.harrow.sch.uk

Completed application forms must be submitted by the closing date – Monday 13th May 2024 at 9.00am

Whitmore High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and all staff are expected to share this commitment. A copy of our child protection policy can be found on the school website. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, this post is listed as an exempted employment. You therefore need to reveal all spent convictions during the recruitment and vetting process.