Trainer/Assessor

Trainer/Assessor
Location: Glasgow, G4 0HR
Salary: £28,858 per annum + benefits
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Advertising End Date: 10th January 2025 – apply today, don’t delay!
Trainer/Assessor - Benefits:
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
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.
Trainer/Assessor - The Role:
As our Trainer/Assessor you will be responsible for the delivery and/or assessment of all first aid and related courses.
You will support the work we do by working 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.
Trainer/Assessor – The Candidate:
Essential:
• Standard Grades in English and arithmetic,
• Nationally recognised training qualification,
• Relevant valid course specific qualification, e.g. First Aid at Work, etc,
• Recognised assessor qualification,
• Experience of working in a customer focussed environment,
• Ability to work on own initiative, as part of a team and under direction from Line Manager,
• Ability to communicate with colleagues, volunteers and customers effectively,
• Trainer development,
• Willingness to adapt and learn new skills,
• Car owner and driver with insurance to cover business use (mileage paid) to meet role mobility requirements,
• Willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the project in hand and a willingness to travel throughout Scotland,
• Smart professional appearance and a willingness to wear corporate dress,
• Clear Protection of Vulnerable Groups 2007 check. Both Children and adults.
Desirable:
• St Andrew’s First Aid/SQA First Aid Trainer/Assessor Award.
• D34, V1 or L&D 11 qualification.
• NEBOSH, IOSH
• Proven experience of delivering first aid and/or health and safety courses.
• Experience of student-centred learning.
• An understanding of training procedures and protocols (quality assurance).
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Knowledge of St Andrew’s First Aid products and services.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
If you wish to begin a career with the opportunity to progress, please click APPLY today and send us your up-to-date CV and cover letter for consideration!
No Agencies please

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Posted Date: 12/24/2024