Community First Aider (Cumbria & Lancashire)

Sja's West; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to saving lives and enhancing community resilience. As a Community First Aider, you will play a vital role in delivering first aid and educating the public, making a significant impact in your community. This opportunity not only allows you to gain valuable skills but also provides a rewarding experience as you help others. With a supportive environment and comprehensive training provided, this role is perfect for those who are passionate about making a difference. Your commitment can help create a safer and more resilient community, and we invite you to be part of this essential service.

Benefits

Training and Induction

Supportive Environment

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others and community involvement.
• Willingness to undertake training and induction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first aid at local events and educate the public.
• Support community partnerships and grow membership.

Skills

First Aid Skills

Community Engagement

Communication Skills

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Computer Access

Job description

Community First Aider (Cumbria & Lancashire)

Make a difference with St John Ambulance and become a lifesaver in your community. Gain new skills, support others, and be the hero your community needs!

At St John Ambulance, we are looking to develop our volunteering offer and become an even more integral part of our communities through delivering community first aid and education.

We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference, supporting them to become safe and more resilient by sharing your first aid skills and knowledge. As a Community First Aider, you’ll deliver first aid to those in need through local events, as well as provide education to the public so that the ripple effect of First Aid grows.

Through supporting the growth of community partnerships, you will bring people along to our cause, growing our membership and fundraising base and spreading the message that First Aid Saves Lives.

Through volunteering as a Community First Aider, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.

We will make sure you have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles is included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

We will be running a number of information events locally in various locations between the triangle of Lancaster, Preston and Blackpool during February to April 2025.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake induction & training for the role on these dates: If selected, you will need to attend a face-to-face 2-day training course and online training. Access to a computer will be useful.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 30th April 2025.

If you’d like to know more about volunteering or would just like to chat to someone who does, get in touch. Please contact our hiring manager, Lee Jenkinson, via email: [e-mail].

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