Job Title: First Aid Trainer
Job Location: Cornwall, Plymouth & Devon
Salary: £23,366 to £25,203 (dependent on qualifications) per annum based on 35 hour week
Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months
Would you like to play a vital role in delivering first aid training and specialist courses, teaching life-saving skills?

From helping someone who is unresponsive, to treating burns, we equip people with the confidence to provide potentially lifesaving support in an emergency. Our first aid courses depend on the needs of our service users so no two days will be the same!
Not only do our courses provide people with life-saving knowledge and skills but after costs have been deducted, every penny made goes to support the crucial work of the British Red Cross.
This is a fantastic opportunity and will be a rewarding role for the right person, you’ll be helping us to achieve our mission of helping people in crisis.
You’ll be part of a team of First Aid Trainers based in Cornwall, delivering training and life saving skills to large and small groups across Plymouth and Devon as well as Cornwall therefore a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. Some flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends will also be required.
We hold ISO 9001:2015 quality management accreditation, demonstrating the quality of service and training you can expect to receive when choosing the British Red Cross. We’ve been delivering first aid at work courses for more than 30 years.
To be a successful First Aid Trainer:-

Do you have an engaging personality; are a strong communicator, confident speaking in front of groups of people?
Do you love listening to others, coming up with solutions to problems, challenging opinions and giving feedback?
Do you have a Training or Teaching qualification, or you’re prepared to work towards one?
Do you have experience of preparing and delivering a range of training courses, and are confident in presenting to mixed ability groups?
Are you comfortable working on your own and can travel to a range of training venues?
Are you IT literate?

If so, we need YOU!
The closing date for your application is 23.59 on Thursday 19th October 2023 with interviews expected to take place in person at St Austell Conference Centre, Cornwall on 2nd November.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.

Connecting human kindness with human crisis