First Aid Trainer

AVS Newcastle ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a First Aid Trainer, where your passion for teaching and helping others will shine. In this role, you will deliver high-quality first aid courses, equipping individuals with essential life-saving skills. With a supportive team environment and a commitment to professional development, you will enjoy flexible working arrangements and a range of employee benefits. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on people's lives while advancing your career in a reputable organization known for its commitment to quality training and inclusivity.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Discount Card

Mental health and wellbeing support

Cycle2Work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Strong aptitude for actively listening and providing constructive feedback.
• Experience in preparing and delivering training courses.

Responsibilities

• Conducting first aid training and specialist courses.
• Teaching essential life-saving skills to diverse groups.
• Traveling to various training venues throughout Lancashire.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teaching Skills

Active Listening

Education

Training or Teaching Qualification

Job description

Location: Preston, Lancashire (covering areas within a 50-mile radius)

Salary: £25,029 - £26,997 per annum (qualification dependent)

Hours: 35 per week excluding travel (Mon-Sat, 9-5, occasional evenings)

Contract: Permanent

Driving: Full UK driving licence and vehicle (mileage reimbursed)

Are you interested in taking on a key role in delivering first aid training and specialised courses, teaching essential life-saving skills?

Are you an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills? Join our team as a First Aid Trainer and deliver high-quality first aid courses. With over 30 years of experience, ISO 9001:2008 accreditation, and Investors in People Gold standard, the British Red Cross offers a superior learning experience. You will play a vital role in providing customer-focused training using diverse techniques to accommodate all learning styles, supported by comprehensive training and ongoing support. Do you have a passion for teaching and helping others? If so, we want to hear from you!

What will a day in the life of a First Aid Trainer involve?

1. Conducting first aid training and specialist courses, equipping people with essential life-saving skills.
2. Teaching the right action to take in different situations, for example when people may be unresponsive or have suffered burns.
3. Supporting people with their confidence to provide potentially lifesaving support in an emergency.
4. Travelling to training venues throughout Lancashire and the surrounding areas.

What will you need to be a successful First Aid Trainer?

1. A natural communicator with a confident, engaging personality who thrives when speaking in front of groups.
2. Live within the Preston area.
3. Have a strong aptitude for actively listening, solving problems, debating ideas, and providing constructive feedback.
4. Possess a Training or Teaching qualification, or have a willingness to work towards one.
5. Comfortable working independently and traveling to various training locations using your own vehicle (travel time given back).
6. Experience in preparing and delivering a range of training courses, with assertiveness in presenting to mixed ability groups.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 12th May 2025. Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 19th May via Teams.

In Return For Your Commitment And Expertise, You'll Get

• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Wide range of career development opportunities and comprehensive learning.
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support.
• Supportive team environment aligned with our mission.
• Cycle2Work scheme: Lease a bicycle.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

At the British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to creating an environment where all staff and volunteers can bring their true selves to work without fear of discrimination. We support this through regular data reporting and various internal networks including the Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network, and Young Staff Network.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders