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Do you want to make a difference and be part of an organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century? St John Ambulance are the first-aid, health & safety and mental health trainer of choice for hundreds of thousands of companies, local authorities, and members of the public.
This is an opportunity to join us at an exciting time, as a Trainer you will play a pivotal role to deliver and assess St John Ambulance courses to the required standard and content. Our courses receive incredible customer satisfaction ratings because they are the best on the market delivered by passionate, well-trained, adaptable trainers in cohesive teams supported by expert advice and guidance.
The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), options to buy and sell holiday, Blue Light and NHS discounts, death in service, eye care and mental health, wellbeing tools and volunteer days. It will also provide opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do.
What we are looking for:
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Trainers with an Assessing and Training Qualification at Level 3 or above (e.g. CiLD)
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Experience of teaching, coaching, assessing and/or presenting to groups of adults
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People who are passionate, adaptable and engaging
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Be a car owner and driver with insurance to cover business use (mileage paid); or have access to suitable public or private transport
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An enhanced DBS check is a requirement for this role.
About the Role:
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Deliver training courses and conduct assessments to a professional and consistent standard in accordance with St John Ambulance requirements
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Maintain own subject and professional competence in accordance with organisational requirements
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Building security, opening and closing venues and lone working
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Work with permanent staff, casual workers and volunteers to maintain good relationships and high standards of training and assessing
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Pilot new initiatives in training when required
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Accurate completion and prompt submission of all relevant course documentation
About Us:
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.
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St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response, Falls response, Night Time Economy and Homelessness outreach) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes).
Find out more about us, including our new Ask Me campaign, at www.sja.org.uk
Part-time working will be considered although this will be limited to full 7-hour days and a minimum of 3 days’ due to the length of our courses.
For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below
St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately about equity, diversity and inclusion.
Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.
Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.