First Aid Trainer

FIRST AID TRAINER

Number of Positions: 3

Location:

Birmingham - Office Based

Contract:

12-months

Pay Rate: 19.38 per hour

Reporting to:
Training / Learning & Development Manager

The First Aid Trainer will be responsible for planning, preparing and delivering high-quality first aid training to staff based at Lloyd House. The postholder will ensure training is engaging, practical and aligned with relevant first aid standards, legislation, organisational requirements and best practice. The role will involve delivering both theoretical and practical learning, assessing learner competence and providing constructive feedback to support successful completion of training.

The successful candidate will use their subject matter expertise and training experience to ensure learners develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence required to respond effectively to first aid situations.

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging first aid training sessions to individuals and groups.
• Deliver both classroom-based and practical first aid training.
• Manage learners and create a positive, inclusive and effective learning environment.
• Prepare and maintain training materials, presentations, practical exercises and assessment resources.
• Ensure training content remains accurate, current and aligned with recognised first aid guidance and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrate practical first aid techniques and ensure learners have sufficient opportunity to practise and develop their skills.
• Assess learner knowledge, understanding and practical competence against relevant learning outcomes.
• Provide constructive feedback and additional support where required to help learners achieve the required standard.
• Maintain accurate training, attendance and assessment records.
• Identify individual learning needs and adapt training delivery accordingly.
• Promote good practice in relation to health, safety, safeguarding and professional conduct.
• Maintain appropriate training equipment and ensure practical training environments are safe and suitable for delivery.
• Keep up to date with changes to first aid guidance, legislation, training standards and emerging best practice.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders and subject matter experts where required to ensure training remains effective and relevant.
• Contribute to the ongoing review and improvement of first aid training programmes.
• Maintain appropriate continuing professional development (CPD) and ensure first aid and training qualifications remain current.
• Work flexibly to meet training requirements, including occasional evening or weekend delivery where required.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and level of responsibility.

• Recognised and current first aid qualification appropriate to the level of training being delivered.
• Recognised training, teaching or instructional qualification, or demonstrable experience of delivering training.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering first aid training to individuals and/or groups.
• Strong practical knowledge of first aid principles, procedures and emergency response.
• Knowledge of current first aid guidance, standards and best practice.
• Experience of assessing learners and providing constructive feedback.
• Experience of adapting training delivery to meet different learning styles and individual needs.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements within a training environment.
• Commitment to maintaining professional knowledge and completing relevant CPD.

• Experience of delivering first aid training within a large organisation or professional environment.
• Experience of delivering training to a range of learner abilities and backgrounds.
• Experience of designing or developing training materials and learning resources.
• Experience of delivering practical skills-based training.
• Relevant teaching, assessing or learning and development qualification.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and equality, diversity and inclusion principles within a training environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident and engaging presentation and training delivery skills.
• Ability to demonstrate practical first aid techniques clearly and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to create a positive, supportive and professional learning environment.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to assess learner competence accurately and provide appropriate feedback.
• Ability to adapt communication and training style to meet individual learner needs.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other presentation or learning platforms.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider training team.
• Ability to manage groups effectively and maintain learner engagement.

The role is fully office-based and requires the successful candidate to:

• Maintain all relevant first aid and training…