First Aider

Robert Blake Academy; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal day every academic year

LGPS - Local Government Pension Scheme

Sick pay

Health care cash plan

Rewards scheme after six months

CPD options tailored to needs

Maternity, paternity and adoption bene

Job summary

Robert Blake Academy in Bridgwater is seeking a dedicated First Aider to provide prompt first aid to students, staff and visitors. You will also act as Medical Lead for Benedict's Law, supporting safeguarding and welfare; you will maintain detailed records and ensure first aiders stay up-to-date with training.

The role requires flexibility in hours and a caring, communicative approach, with prior school experience preferred. An enhanced DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid First Aid at Work certificate; training will be provided if not already held.
• You will maintain detailed accurate records and ensure all First Aiders stay up to date with current practice and training.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid to students, staff, contractors and visitors to the Academy.
• Fulfil the role of Medical Lead for Benedict's Law.

Skills

First Aid

Communication

Record keeping

Training updates

Education

First Aid at Work certificate

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join our Academy to work alongside our Student Services team.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, caring and enthusiastic First Aider to administer appropriate first aid to students, staff, contractors and visitors to the Academy who are injured or unwell. You will also fulfill the role of Medical Lead for Benedict's Law.

About you

You will be highly motivated with good communication skills as you will be a crucial point of contact between home and the Academy. You must also be well organised as you will be required to maintain detailed accurate records and make sure that all First Aiders are kept up to date with current practice and training.

Ideally you will have already worked in a school or college setting in a similar role and you will already hold a valid First Aid at Work certificate, if not training will be provided.

Flexibility around working hours is also required.

We can offer you

• an excellent working environment
• the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team
• one personal day every academic year
• access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family
• access to our health care cash plan and rewards scheme after six months service.
• continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.
• competitive maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.

Robert Blake Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is requiredfor all successful applicants.

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor a VISA application for this particular role as it is not one of the shortage occupations listed on the UK Governments website at this current time.

Note

We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date.