Facilitator (Young Responders)

St John Ambulance; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organisation for emergency response is seeking a Facilitator to lead first aid training sessions for young people aged 11 to 25. You will work with community organisations to deliver impactful training while providing mentorship to volunteers. The role is casual and requires travel. Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 is offered, along with benefits including holidays and health support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

33 days holiday (rising to 38 over 5 years)

Health and Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience engaging young people from underserved communities.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and apply safeguarding principles.
• Willingness to undertake relevant safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver community first aid sessions.
• Build partnerships with local organisations.
• Support and guide volunteers, ensuring their welfare.
• Promote the project through community engagement.
• Oversee administrative tasks related to project delivery.

Skills

Experience in youth work

Strong relationship-building skills

Proven ability to plan and deliver training

Experience in pastoral support

Knowledge of safeguarding practices

Job description

Young Responders is an exciting project that started delivering street first aid sessions in 2023 as part of St John Ambulance. The project aims to engage and empower young people from diverse communities facing health inequities through practical first aid and mental awareness sessions. The programme targets young people aged 11 to 25, focusing on those who typically do not access traditional first aid training.

In 2023, the Young Responders team delivered sessions to nearly 16,000 young people, with plans to reach a further 25,000 in 2024. The goal is to expand this impact further.

Role Overview

As a Facilitator, you will support the growth of the service by leading and delivering first aid training sessions with community organisations and educational settings. You will also provide pastoral support, mentoring, and guidance to volunteers, ensuring their welfare and wellbeing. This is a casual hourly role covering the entire region, so travel is essential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plan and deliver community first aid sessions in collaboration with Project Coordinators, ensuring all training is risk assessed and resources are managed.
2. Build and maintain partnerships with local organisations, educational settings, and stakeholders to support project delivery.
3. Support and guide volunteers, providing pastoral care, safeguarding awareness, and ensuring their welfare.
4. Promote the project through community engagement, PR, and social media channels.
5. Oversee administrative tasks such as enrolment, feedback collection, and review consolidation.
6. Undertake additional duties that contribute to service improvement and sharing success stories.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in youth work or engaging young people from underserved communities.
• Proven ability to plan and deliver community-based training.
• Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders.
• Experience in pastoral support or mentoring, especially with young people with complex needs.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and apply safeguarding principles.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and willingness to undertake relevant training.

Additional Information

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a large team dedicated to saving lives through first aid training and services. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and support networks such as Multi-Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers, and Women's groups.

Hourly rate: £12.60

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (rising to 38 days over 5 years)
• Cycle to work and Electric Vehicle schemes
• Health and Wellbeing support, Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on various services and products