First Aid Trainer
Location: Slough (within 50-mile radius)
Salary: £24,889 - £26,997 per annum (qualification dependant)
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 in and deliver high-quality first aid courses. With over 30 years of experience, ISO:9001 2008 accreditation, 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? You\'ll be:

Conducting first aid training and specialist courses, equipping people with essential life-saving skills.
Teaching the right action to take in different situations, for example when people may be unresponsive or have suffered burns.
Supporting people with their confidence to provide potentially lifesaving support in an emergency.
Travelling to training venues throughout Scotland\'s Central Belt.

What will you need to be a successful First Aid Trainer? You\'ll be:

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

The closingdate for applications is 23.59 on the 11th August 2025. Interviews are expected to take place shortly after this date.
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: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

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 committed 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 support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world\'s emergency responders

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British Red Cross

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