Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

Start Date: November 2026

Hours: 33.75 hours per week (8:30am–3:45pm, Monday to Friday)

Contract: Full-Time

Role Overview

A secondary school in Kettering is recruiting a Welfare Officer to manage pupil health, safety, and physical well-being. The post holder serves as the lead internal contact for first aid, medical administration, and student welfare, maintaining strong collaboration across school staff, families, and healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver immediate first aid and emergency care to pupils, staff, and visitors in alignment with institutional policies.

• Administer prescribed medications, adhering to logged parental consents and medical guidelines.

• Author and update Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs) for chronic conditions, including asthma, diabetes, and severe allergies.

• Maintain confidential physical and digital medical records, incident logs, and local compliance reporting.

• Manage medical room operations, including inventory checks, supply replenishment, and safe storage of equipment.

• Facilitate national health initiatives, including annual flu vaccinations, vision screenings, and measurement programs.

• Draft and disseminate health advisories to parents regarding public health updates and common paediatric illnesses.

• Deliver intimate care support and targeted welfare interventions for pupils with special educational needs or complex disabilities.

• Adhere strictly to child protection frameworks, reporting all safeguarding indicators through established channels.

Candidate Specification

Required:

• Valid First Aid certification (Paediatric First Aid preferred).

• Documented experience working with children in educational, care, or clinical settings.

• Proficiency in record-keeping, administrative organisation, and healthcare documentation.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills for engagement with families and external healthcare agencies.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of school safeguarding protocols and data privacy standards.

Desirable:

• Prior background in a school medical, welfare, or pastoral support capacity.

• Direct experience managing complex IHPs and structured medication administration.

• Familiarity with Management Information Systems (MIS) such as Arbor.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to submit an updated CV for consideration. Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure and professional references.