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Welfare Officer (Medical & Pastoral) - Secondary School - Barnet - September 2026 Start - Full-Time

Are you passionate about supporting young people's physical and emotional wellbeing within an education setting?

Do you have the clinical awareness, calm approach, and interpersonal skills to respond to student health needs, provide first aid care, and support safeguarding and pastoral welfare in a secondary school environment?

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Barnet seeking to appoint a dedicated Welfare Officer (Medical & Pastoral) from September 2026. This full-time role is ideal for individuals with a background in first aid, healthcare support, nursing, youth work, or school pastoral care who are looking to work within an education-based welfare and safeguarding setting.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school community, playing a key role in managing student medical needs alongside wider wellbeing, attendance, and safeguarding responsibilities.

As a Welfare Officer (Medical & Pastoral), you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day health, welfare, and safety of students across the school.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing first aid and immediate medical support to students and staff when required
• Assessing and responding to minor injuries, illnesses, and medical incidents in line with school procedures
• Maintaining accurate medical and welfare records in accordance with safeguarding and GDPR requirements
• Administering prescribed medication following care plans and school protocols
• Supporting students with ongoing medical conditions (e.g. asthma, epilepsy, allergies, diabetes)
• Acting as a key point of contact for medical and welfare concerns throughout the school day
• Liaising with parents, carers, school nurses, and external health professionals where appropriate
• Supporting safeguarding referrals where medical concerns intersect with student welfare
• Monitoring attendance linked to medical needs and supporting reintegration plans where required
• Promoting student wellbeing, hygiene, and healthy lifestyle awareness across the school
• Supporting the wider pastoral team with vulnerable students and those experiencing emotional distress

The school is seeking a calm, compassionate, and medically aware individual who can confidently manage student welfare in a busy secondary school environment.

You will have:

• A degree or relevant experience working with young people in a secondary school setting
• Valid First Aid qualification (essential or willingness to update immediately)
• Experience supporting secondary school-aged students (Key Stages 3 and 4 essential)
• Experience or understanding of basic medical care, health conditions, or school nursing support
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to remain calm and effective in medical or emergency situations
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail in record keeping
• A proactive and caring approach to student welfare and wellbeing

Previous experience in healthcare, nursing support, medical administration, pastoral care, youth work, or school welfare roles is highly desirable but not essential.

• Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Barnet
• Play a key role in both medical welfare and pastoral safeguarding support
• Gain valuable experience for careers in nursing, school health services, safeguarding, youth work, or education welfare
• Work alongside experienced pastoral leaders, safeguarding teams, and external health professionals
• Full-time, term-time only role starting September 2026
• Excellent opportunities for training and professional development in school-based healthcare support
• Be part of a school community that prioritises student safety, wellbeing, and holistic care

If you are passionate about supporting young people's health, safety, and wellbeing in an education setting, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley at

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Housing Officer to join our clients Housing Services team based in Rugby.

As a Housing Officer, you will work as part of a multi-functional housing team to provide an effective, seamless and responsive service that supports tenants, sustains tenancies and contributes to the delivery of the Council s housing objectives and wider priorities. You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload and working closely with tenants, colleagues and partner agencies to resolve housing issues, tackle anti-social behaviour, support vulnerable residents and help maintain safe, sustainable communities.

About the role

The Housing Officer will provide a comprehensive housing management service for tenants living in the Council s general needs properties. You will be responsible for a wide range of tenancy management functions, ensuring services are delivered in line with housing legislation, Council policies and procedures, and the Housing Strategy.

You will provide advice, guidance and support to tenants and members of the public through office interviews, home visits, telephone calls, correspondence and email, with a strong emphasis on customer care and service quality.

The postholder will also work closely with internal departments and external partner organisations to help sustain tenancies, support vulnerable tenants, resolve tenancy issues and improve outcomes for residents and communities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Deliver a housing management service to tenants of the Council s general needs properties.
• Provide advice, information and assistance to tenants and members of the public through a range of contact channels, including face-to-face, telephone, email and written correspondence.
• Support new tenants during the settling-in period, including carrying out settling-in visits within four weeks of tenancy start.
• Work with internal teams and external agencies to support tenancy sustainment and coordinate appropriate support packages for tenants.
• Refer tenants to specialist income officers where appropriate for rent support, income maximisation and rent recovery advice.
• Complete income and expenditure assessments with tenants to help ensure they receive all benefits and support they are entitled to.
• Review introductory and flexible tenancies within required timescales and make informed decisions relating to tenancy matters.
• Investigate and process tenancy management requests including transfers, mutual exchanges and succession cases in line with legislation and policy.
• Investigate breaches of tenancy conditions and take appropriate action, including legal action where necessary.
• Manage cases involving anti-social behaviour, neighbour nuisance and tenancy-related disputes, working in partnership with agencies such as the police and social services.
• Prepare case files, witness statements and evidence bundles to support enforcement and court action where required.
• Promote tenant participation, engagement and equality of opportunity across the service.
• Work with residents and partner agencies to develop and maintain community agreements.
• Undertake estate inspections and health and safety checks, ensuring housing stock and communal areas are managed effectively and issues are addressed promptly.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a customer-focused environment.
• An understanding of current housing issues and the local and national political and social context in which local authority housing services operate.
• The ability to encourage and support tenant participation and engagement.
• Confidence in dealing with financial matters, including basic income and expenditure work.
• A full current driving licence and access to a vehicle

A full JD is available upon request.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Temporary Support Officer (Part-Time)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Support Officer to join our clients team, providing person-centred support to older people, vulnerable adults, and individuals needing extra assistance to live independently.

This is a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same. You will work closely with customers to help them build confidence, maintain independence, and access the right support services. This may include helping individuals move into more suitable accommodation, supporting during difficult times, or simply being a consistent and trusted point of contact.

You will work collaboratively with health professionals, social care teams, housing services, and other partner organisations to ensure customers receive holistic and effective support. You will also promote wellbeing, safeguarding, and inclusion while helping create safe and welcoming environments.

Location: Goldthorpe, Barnsley

Hours: 18.5 hours per week

Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-2:30pm

Friday: 9:30am-2:30pm

Salary: £13,755 per annum (pro rata) / £14.30 per hour (FTE £27,510)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide person-centred support tailored to individual needs and goals
• Support vulnerable adults, older people, and individuals experiencing housing challenges
• Complete and review support plans, risk assessments, and case notes
• Respond to crisis situations with empathy and professionalism
• Work closely with external agencies and partner organisations
• Support customers to maintain independence and improve wellbeing
• Promote safeguarding, safety, and inclusion at all times
• Maintain accurate records and reporting systems

About You:

• Experience in a customer-facing support role
• Compassionate, patient, and person-centred approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable people
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting our communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

If you're passionate about supporting people and want a role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Collections Officer Bristol

must have driving license and own vehicle

Peopleforce Recruitment are delighted to be supporting the expansion of one of their longstanding pharmaceutical and healthcare partners in the search for Collections Officers (Toxicology Testing).

This is a casual, ad hoc role requiring a high level of flexibility. Work is offered on an as-required basis, with shifts covering 12- or 24-hour standby periods. There are no guaranteed hours, and this role should not be relied upon as a full-time or primary source of income.

In this role, you will visit client sites to conduct drug and alcohol testing on employees, supporting workplace safety and compliance. Testing may take place in safety-critical environments such as factories, airports, manufacturing facilities, and similar settings. No two days are the same, making this a varied and engaging opportunity for someone who enjoys independent, people-facing work.

You must provide three days per week that you are available to be on call as well as two weekends in a month. You will then be allocated to 1 day per week and 1 weekend in a month to be on standby. The weekly standby you will do will run from 6pm-6pm and the weekend standby you cover will be Friday 6pm Monday 6pm. On the days you are on standby, you may not have any call outs or prebooked visits. On these occasions you would be paid a standby rate of £22 for the full day, you could be called out anytime including late at night. You will work for your team s region, but you must be prepared to travel up to 50 miles.

Please do not apply to this role if you are interested in full time work or have other part time work where you cannot commit to three days during the week and two weekends in a month.

FYI - In hours is 8-6pm and out of hours is 6pm-8am

• £22 per 24-hour period standby
• £14.50 per hour in hours rate
• £17 in hours call out rate
• £18 out hours prebooked visit
• £37.50 per hour out of hours rate

What we are looking for:

• Driving license and access to own vehicle
• Attention to detail (proven experience)
• Organisation
• Customer service / customer facing experience
• Flexibility
• Somebody comfortable with a week s course of training

Housing Officer

• £33,000 - £35,000 Basic Salary
• Monday to Friday

As the Housing Officer, you will be responsible for building strong relationships with tenants, conducting periodic property inspections, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The Housing Officer acts as the eyes and ears of the Repairs & Maintenance team in the field, providing essential feedback and reports. This role requires close coordination with the Senior Repairs & Maintenance Coordinator and involves various tasks, including key management, collection and key lock installations all whilst maintaining health and safety standards.

You must have experience working with local authorities in a similar capacity in order to qualify for this role.

Housing Officer - Day-to-Day Accountabilities:

Tenant Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, ensuring open lines of communication.
• Address tenant inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.

Property Inspections:

• Organise and conduct periodic property inspections as per the contractual terms of each property.
• Carry out additional inspections requested by the Repairs & Maintenance team.
• Document inspection findings and highlight any need for repairs or maintenance.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Report all inspections that highlight the need for repairs or maintenance directly to the Senior Repairs & Maintenance Coordinator.
• Properly file inspections that do not require repairs or maintenance using the relevant inspection software.
• Maintain accurate records of all inspections on the G-Drive, ensuring documentation is complete and up-to-date.

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Install key locks and cut keys as needed to ensure secure access to properties.
• Conduct installations to comply with health and safety and fire regulations, such as fire blankets.
• Ensure all installations and modifications meet compliance standards.

Field Operations Support:

• Act as the eyes and ears of the Repairs & Maintenance team during field operations, identifying and reporting any issues promptly.
• Provide detailed feedback on property conditions and tenant concerns to the Repairs & Maintenance team.

Key Management:

• Oversee the installation of key locks and key cutting to ensure all properties are secure.
• Maintain an organised and up-to-date key management system, ensuring all keys are properly logged and tracked via the key management member of staff.

Housing Officer

By fulfilling these responsibilities, the Housing Officer ensures that properties are well-maintained, compliant with health and safety standards and that tenants needs are met efficiently and effectively. This role is crucial in supporting the Repairs & Maintenance team and ensuring smooth property management operations as it provides front-line customer service to all stake holders.

Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents and Financial Services Professionals hits 19 years of successful trading. A milestone to be proud of!

Kings Permanent Recruitment is a Specialist Estate Agency Recruitment Service dealing with the placement of Estate Agents, Letting Agents and Financial Services Professionals into permanent positions.

We cover all specialities of recruitment within the residential property sector; Sales, Lettings, Property & Block Management, RICS Surveyors, Land and New Homes, Mortgage and Protection Advisors, Secretarial / Administration.

Visit Kings Permanent Recruitment website for all of our vacancies. Find Adam Howes on LinkedIn.

Your new company

You will be joining a forward-thinking and community-focused housing provider committed to delivering high-quality housing services and creating sustainable tenancies. With a strong service-first ethos, the organisation prioritises customer wellbeing, proactive support, and collaborative working, offering a progressive environment where employees are empowered to make a genuine difference within local communities.

Your new role

As a Housing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering effective tenancy management services across a defined patch. You will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload, including anti-social behaviour (ASB), tenancy breaches, safeguarding concerns, and tenancy fraud, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
What you'll need to succeedTo excel in this Housing Officer role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in housing management or tenancy services, particularly managing ASB and safeguarding cases
• Strong ability to manage complex and high-volume caseloads effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence positive outcomes
• Experience of working with vulnerable customers and handling challenging situations with empathy
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel across a housing patch

Desirable:

• Knowledge of housing legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and anti-social behaviour processes

What you'll get in return

• A rewarding role with real impact on communities and residents' lives
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A supportive, inclusive team culture within a values-driven organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company

You will be joining a forward-thinking and community-focused housing provider committed to delivering high-quality housing services and creating sustainable tenancies. With a strong service-first ethos, the organisation prioritises customer wellbeing, proactive support, and collaborative working, offering a progressive environment where employees are empowered to make a genuine difference within local communities.
Your new role

As a Housing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering effective tenancy management services across a defined patch. You will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload, including anti-social behaviour (ASB), tenancy breaches, safeguarding concerns, and tenancy fraud, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
What you'll need to succeedTo excel in this Housing Officer role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in housing management or tenancy services, particularly managing ASB and safeguarding cases
• Strong ability to manage complex and high-volume caseloads effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence positive outcomes
• Experience of working with vulnerable customers and handling challenging situations with empathy
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel across a housing patch

Desirable:

• Knowledge of housing legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and anti-social behaviour processes

What you'll get in return

• A rewarding role with a real impact on communities and residents' lives
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A supportive, inclusive team culture within a values-driven organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Job Title: Welfare Officer

Reporting to: Welfare Team Leader

Location: Crowborough, East Sussex

Salary: £28,000-£35,000

Hours: 48 hours per week (mix of day and night shifts, 12-hour shifts)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 12 months

About the Role

The Welfare Officer is responsible for delivering direct advice and safeguarding support to service users on site.

The site provides safe, temporary accommodation for all service users.

Managing an assigned caseload, the Welfare Officer conducts room checks, maintains accurate records, updates relevant systems, and follows company procedures at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Service Users within the Initial Accommodation estate.
• Provide guidance and signposting to essential services, including doctors, shops, and support agencies.
• Conduct regular visits, report incidents, absconders, and any Service User concerns.
• Ensure timely Move on of Service Users before the final payment date.
• Arrange initial transport for Service Users to accommodation or relocation as needed.
• Maintain health and safety standards for Service Users at all times.
• Perform regular welfare checks on Service Users and accommodation sites.
• Manage a property portfolio, ensuring proper maintenance of Initial Accommodation properties and hotels.
• Conduct monthly inspections, report defects, and arrange repairs/replacements in line with inventory procedures.
• Recommend relocations or property terminations to optimise portfolio and void management.

Required Skills

• Experience as a Welfare Officer or similar role.
• Awareness of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Empathetic, adaptable, and resilient.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Well-organised with effective planning abilities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence required due to the location of the site.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health membership with cashback on health services and retail/fitness discounts
• Life cover
• 4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution
• Laptop, phone, and equipment provided as required
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee referral scheme

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS check relevant to the requirements of the role.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kerrie Collett on (phone number removed) or apply today.

Are you an experienced Housing Officer looking for your next interim opportunity? We're seeking a proactive and customer-focused individual to join a busy housing team, managing a neighbourhood patch across North Cornwall.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting residents, maintaining thriving communities, and delivering an excellent housing management service.

The Role
As Housing Officer, you'll be the main point of contact for customers within your patch, providing a comprehensive housing management service and building strong relationships with residents and community partners.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of tenancies and providing advice and support to residents.
• Conducting tenancy sign-ups, property viewings and ensuring compliance with tenancy agreements.
• Investigating and managing tenancy breaches, anti-social behaviour and safeguarding concerns.
• Responding to customer enquiries, requests and permissions in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintaining high estate standards and monitoring service contracts to ensure value for money.
• Working closely with internal teams and external agencies to support customers and communities.
• Delivering resident engagement activities and community initiatives to promote sustainable neighbourhoods.
• Supporting housing management activities linked to new developments where required.
  
  

• Previous experience within social housing, including tenancy, estate and housing management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
• A customer-focused approach with a passion for delivering high-quality services.
• The ability to handle sensitive situations professionally and confidently.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
  
  

• Salary of 39,923 per annum.
• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Fixed-term contract until October 2026.
• Opportunity to make a real difference within local communities across North Cornwall.
• Immediate start available.
  
  

• Location: North Cornwall
• Contract: Fixed Term until October 2026
• Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday
• Closing Date: 15th July
  
  

A Housing Association in the Gloucestershire area is seeking an experienced Leasehold Officer to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with a strong background in leasehold management, shared ownership, right to buy and income recovery to make an immediate impact within a customer-focused organisation click apply for full job details