Community First Aider (North Kent Network)

Sja's West; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Rochester is seeking a dedicated Community First Aider to provide first aid at local events and educate the public. Volunteers will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in their communities. Training and support will be provided, along with an induction to the volunteering process. This role requires a passion for helping others and a commitment to community health and safety. The closing date for applications is December 20, 2025.

Benefits

Training provided

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver first aid at local events.
• Desire to educate the public on first aid.
• Willingness to participate in regular training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first aid to those in need at community events.
• Provide education on first aid to the public.
• Attend regular training opportunities for skill enhancement.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Community engagement

First Aid skills

Job description

Community First Aider (North Kent Network)

Volunteering with St John Ambulance strengthens communities. From youth support and education to wellbeing, events, and fundraising; your time makes a real impact.

At St John Ambulance, we are looking to develop our volunteering offer and become an even more integral part of our communities through delivering community first aid and education.

We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference, supporting them to become safe and more resilient by sharing your first aid skills and knowledge. As a Community First Aider, you’ll deliver first aid to those in need through local events, as well as provide education to the public so that the ripple effect of First Aid grows.

Through supporting the growth of community partnerships, you will bring people along to our cause, growing our membership and fundraising base and spreading the message that First Aid Saves Lives.

Through volunteering as a Community First Aider, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service.It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

You will be required to attend regular training opportunities with the network. Community first aider training Safeguarding training GDPR Manual Handling Online CPD.

Selection Events are due to take place between:20th December 2025 to 10th January 2026 and Welcome Events on 17th January 2026.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 20/12/2025

If you’d like to know more about volunteering or would just like to chat to someone who does, get in touch. Please contact our the hiring manager, Elizabeth Fraser, via emailing: [e-mail]

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