Health and Wellbeing Support Officer

To act as first responder to health and welfare issues at the Academy, as required. This includes first aid, mental health first aid and psychological first aid. To follow the agreed Trust and Academy first aid and welfare processes to respond to and provide appropriate support for all health and welfare issues. This includes the administration of medication; contacting external agencies for cases which require additional medical or welfare help and supporting with the student injection programmes. To be responsible for maintaining the Academy’s first aid equipment and stock levels, ensuring the Academy has the required level of equipment and stock in place at all times and that first aid kits are provided for all external visits.

Salary & Benefits:

• NJC 4- £26,016 FTE £22,851.91 pro rata
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• CPD and professional development
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform - Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for:

As a member of the frontline welfare team responsible for responding, as appropriate in times of crisis (for example pandemic, bereavements, accidents, incidents - inside and outside of school) as directed by the vice principal in charge of student welfare. In partnership with professional support and external agencies responsible for the implementation of individual medical and care plans, ensuring plans are maintained and shared with staff as appropriate and participate in any specific required training. To be responsible for casework relating to SEMH and wellbeing, in liaison with the line manager and the SENDCO, providing SEMH interventions as required. To identify wellbeing needs of students and staff through regular surveys and feedback to provide wellbeing strategies to the academy community as required and directed by assistant principal. To promote, contribute and support the trusts and Academy’s culture of wellbeing through signposting training, offering advice guidance to staff, holding drop-in sessions for wellbeing and supporting Lodge Park Academy to be involved with local and national wellbeing initiatives.

About The David Ross Education Trust:

The David Ross Education Trust mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education. Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment. Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all-through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs. We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre-employment checks are in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' statutory guidance.