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First Aid Trainer

THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY
25,209 per year (pro rata)
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Full-time
9th April 2026
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Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire (within 50-mile radius)

Hours: 35 per week excluding travel (Mon-Sat, 9-5, occasional evenings)

Contract: Fixed term contract (18 months maternity cover)

What a day in the life of a Trainer will involve?

  • 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 South Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
  • 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.

Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Thursday 9th April 2026. Interviews commencing shortly after this date.

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

  • Flexible working:Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
  • Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
  • Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
  • Learning & Development:A range of career & learning opportunities.
  • Discounts:Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
  • Wellbeing Support:Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
  • Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.