Job Description

Welfare Officer - Secondary School - Brent - ASAP Start - Full-Time

Are you an experienced Welfare Officer or pastoral professional with strong first aid skills and experience working in secondary schools?
Are you calm, reliable, and passionate about supporting students' health, wellbeing, and safety throughout the school day?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with welcoming and well-regarded secondary schools in Brent that are seeking a Welfare Officer to join their pastoral and safeguarding teams on a full-time, long-term basis, starting ASAP. This is a vital role at the heart of the school, supporting students' physical and emotional wellbeing and ensuring a safe, supportive environment.

Welfare Officer - Role Overview

As a Welfare Officer, you will play a key role in supporting students across KS3 and KS4 by managing day-to-day health, first aid, and wellbeing needs. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing first aid support to students and responding to medical incidents in line with school policies

  • Supporting students who are unwell, injured, or experiencing emotional distress during the school day

  • Managing the school medical room and maintaining accurate medical and welfare records

  • Administering medication in line with parental consent and safeguarding procedures

  • Liaising with parents/carers regarding student illness, injury, or ongoing medical needs

  • Working closely with safeguarding leads, pastoral teams, SENCOs, and attendance staff

  • Supporting students with ongoing health conditions, anxiety, or emotional regulation needs

  • Monitoring student wellbeing and escalating concerns appropriately

  • Upholding safeguarding responsibilities and following school policies at all times

Requirements

  • Valid First Aid qualification (Essential)

  • Previous experience working in a school setting (Essential)

  • Experience supporting children or young people with medical, emotional, or welfare needs

  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

  • Calm, professional, and reassuring manner

  • Ability to build trust with students from diverse backgrounds

  • Excellent communication, organisation, and record-keeping skills

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What's on Offer

  • A supportive and inclusive secondary school in Brent

  • Full-time role: Monday to Friday, term-time only

  • A key role within the school's pastoral and safeguarding team

  • Opportunity to make a genuine difference to students' wellbeing

  • Ongoing training and professional development

  • Potential for a long-term or permanent position

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Welfare Officer with first aid training and school-based experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this Welfare Officer role in Brent, starting ASAP.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley by emailing elizabeth.topley@twrecruitment.com or calling 0207 845 5450 (option 3).