Welfare Officer

Welfare Officer: ASAP Start – ongoing until end of academic year

Location: Hayes

Full Time

Salary: £25,992 - £30,559

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Welfare Officer to join a lovely team at a thriving mainstream primary school in Hayes. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in promoting the well-being of our students and ensuring a safe, supportive, and nurturing school environment.

As a Welfare Officer you will be required to:

Be the first point of contact for students experiencing emotional, social, or behavioural difficulties, offering support and guidance as needed. Work closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure that children's welfare needs are met. Maintain accurate records of welfare concerns and interventions, ensuring that the information is kept confidential and secure. Support the development and implementation of strategies to promote positive mental health and well-being across the school. Assist in managing student attendance and following up on absences or any concerns related to welfare. Provide guidance and advice on safeguarding, ensuring the school follows safeguarding policies and procedures. Run small group or individual sessions for children to help with their emotional and social development.

The ideal candidate for a Welfare Officer will have:

Experience in a similar welfare or pastoral care role, ideally within a school environment, but not essential. Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with students, staff, and parents. Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and professionally. A compassionate, empathetic approach with a passion for supporting children's well-being. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable Qualifications:

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (e.g., safeguarding, child protection, health and social care) is preferred but not essential.

Next steps – Welfare Officer:

If this Welfare Officer position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Nicole at Teach Plus

Alternatively, please click ‘apply’ and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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