Volunteer Development Trainer/Assessor

Job title: Volunteer Development Trainer/Assessor

Salary: £28,858

About the Organisation:

St Andrew’s First Aid has been saving lives since 1882. We are a trusted organisation, built into the fabric of Scotland and are well known for providing first aid cover at many events throughout the country as well as first aid education within communities and schools.

We are also a social enterprise and in the past five years, we have provided workplace first aid and first aid for mental health training to over 75,000 people.   All profits from the social enterprise support the charitable work we deliver across Scotland.

Saving lives is our main goal and our mission is to create a nation of lifesavers.

As Scotland’s leading first aid charity, St Andrew’s First Aid has an impressive country-wide network of First Aiders ready to provide support at hundreds of events each year.   The organisation aims to provide the highest standards of first aid and to share their knowledge through training and education to the public.

The Role:

We are seeking a Trainer/Assessor to join our team. 

Supporting the work we do, you will work closely with our volunteering team, customers and other key stakeholders.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• To deliver training courses and conduct assessments to a consistent and fair standard in accordance with St Andrew’s First Aid requirements.

• To maintain current competence and continuous personal development, in accordance with the St Andrew’s First Aid National Headquarters Training Department requirements.

• To work with staff, casual workers and volunteers to maintain a high standard of training and assessing.

• Accurate completion and prompt submission of all relevant course documentation.   To include the updating of Better Impact with Volunteer qualifications.

• To arrange and participate in meetings with Volunteer Trainer/Assessors.

• To work within St Andrew’s First Aid health and safety, training and other policies and procedures as implemented within the organisation.

The full range of tasks can be viewed in the attached job description. 

In addition to the duties highlighted, the organisation operates a flexible approach to its activities and the post holder may accordingly be called upon to undertake any other duties from time to time as circumstances warrant.   An element of unsocial hours will be required to be undertaken.

Requirements:

This role would best suit an individual with a passion for and experience of training, planning and delivery, or other relevant experience. 

The ideal person will be very people-orientated, pro-active, flexible, resourceful and imaginative.   You will be outgoing, friendly with good communication skills and be able to fit in wherever the job takes you.

Application:

Closing date for applications is 12 noon, 10 January 2025.

Interviews will be held in January 2025.

To apply, please submit a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] stating your relevant experience and demonstrating how your skills match the specific requirements of the job description and person specification.   All applications must be submitted by 12 noon on the closing date.