YOUTH LEADER - 2-4 hours per week

• YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE FIRST AID TRAINED TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE
• YOU DO NOT NEED A DBS TO APPLY (BUT ST JOHN WILL HAVE TO DBS CHECK YOU)

Working with your Unit Manager you will lead session plans under the Unit Manager’s direction, support young people to achieve their challenges, and strive to engage new members of the community in joining St John Ambulance. Sessions consist of First Aid Sessions, games and Grand Prior Subjects (such as 'Volunteering in My Community' and 'Adventure Skills').

There’s lots of support on hand. Together with your induction to the role, you will have access to courses, (including first aid training) workshops and online learning to develop your management and leadership skills, and there are people who can offer support.

In addition to gaining lots of skills, you will be able to meet a whole community of people, attend fun events such as sporting events and local festivals to deliver first aid, as well as represent St John at ceremonial events such as Remembrance Sunday and Royal celebrations such as the Coronation and Jubilee.

Key Competencies:

• Keen to engage with young people and guide them to achieve their goals
• Align with St John Ambulance HEART values of Humanity, Excellence, Accountability, Responsiveness and Teamwork
• Good organisational abilities
• Capacity to act as an empowering and encouraging role model
• Open minded and inclusive
• Clear communicator and active listener

Key Responsibilities within the role:

• Assist with session planning and leading
• Report to Unit Manager
• Engage in district-wide goals to improve the service
• Engage actively in social action in your community
• Help young people to build confidence and self-esteem

Please email BAS-NVteam@sja. org. uk with any questions