First Aid Trainer
Location: London
Hours per week: 35 (5 days; typically Mon – Fri, with occasional weekend working)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £23,366 or £25,203 (DOE and qualifications) (plus London Weighting, £3,344, related to candidate's home address, if applicable) per annum
We have a fantastic opportunity for you teach people how to save a life…
Would you like to train to become one of our amazing customer-focused First Aid Trainers? You will play a vital role in delivering first aid training and specialist courses. Can you teach life-saving skills to people across the London area? If so the we have the job for you…
A Day in the Life of a First Aid Trainer
Our customer-focused First Aid Trainer play a vital role in delivering first aid training and specialist courses.
From helping someone who is unresponsive, to treating burns, we equip people with the confidence to provide potentially lifesaving support in an emergency.
This role will require travel to training venues across London and surrounding areas. Therefore, it would be preferable that candidates have valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Some flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends will be required as part of this role.
This is a fantastic opportunity and will be a rewarding role for the right person. You’ll be helping us to achieve our mission of helping people in crisis.
The role of First Aid Trainer might be for you if...
- You have a passion for meeting people and enjoy passing on information to a wide range of audiences.
- You've got a Training or Teaching qualification, or you're prepared to work towards one. If you don't hold a qualification, you will be supported to achieve a BTEC Award in Education & Training.
- You have an engaging personality. You're a strong communicator - you love listening to others, coming up with solutions to problems, challenging opinions and giving feedback.
- You have experience of preparing and delivering a range of training courses. You're confident in presenting to mixed ability groups.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable for this role. You'll be comfortable working on your own and you can travel to a range of training venues.
- You must be prepared to work occasional evenings and weekends as part of a five-day working pattern.
Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Thursday 9th May 2024 with interviews to be held soon after (interviews will take place, face to face, in London).
Please Note: Early application is encouraged, as we’ll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period. We may close the advert / invite candidates to interview, in advance of the advertised closing date.
In return for your dedication and expertise, you’ll get:
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days (per annum)
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension
- Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style
- Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning
- Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform
- Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance
- Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme
- Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses
We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting. Plus the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network. Our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.
Connecting human kindness with human crisis