Deputy First Aider

Richmond And Wandsworth Councils; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Graveney Trust is seeking a part-time First Aider to provide medical assistance for students and staff during school hours. Successful candidates will join a supportive medical team reporting to the Principal First Aider and Deputy First Aider.

Training will be provided, including a day course to obtain the First Aid at Work certificate. Experience in a secondary school is desirable, and applicants should have strong communication, organisational, and ICT skills to support the health services

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills.
• Competent in using ICT.
• First Aid at Work certificate or completion through training.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid services for staff and students on site.
• Liaise with parents, School Nurse and health providers as required.
• Work with Principal First Aider and Deputy First Aider to deliver comprehensive First Aid coverage across the school site.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Time-management

First Aid awareness

Education

First Aid at Work certificate

Tools

ICT proficiency

Job description

About Us

Part-time/Term Time Only [ hours per week – School hours]
Required – As soon as possible

We are seeking an enthusiastic and ideally, experienced candidate to take on responsibility for the provision of First Aid services for our students and staff reporting to the Principal First Aider. Experience is preferred but training will be provided for the right candidate, which will include a day formal First Aid training course to obtain the First Aid at Work certificate.

Our Medical House provides for staff and students needing support when they are unwell as well as for those who may injure themselves whilst on site. The role involves the provision of a range of first aid services, liaison with parents as well as with the School Nurse and other health providers. It is a very supportive environment with a team of qualified first aiders working alongside the Principal and Deputy First Aider to ensure the delivery of comprehensive services across the age range and across our large and attractive school site.

Previous experience within a secondary school setting is also desirable

The successful candidates will have excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills and be competent in using ICT.

Graveney Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects our community. We warmly welcome and encourage applicants from minority groups to apply for our vacancies.