First Aid and Emergency Technician

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Welcome to Center Parcs – the number one choice for short break holidays, employing a team of over 10,000 across six separate villages located in the UK and Ireland.

If you’re a qualified First Aider with a genuine desire to help people in need and use your skills to make a bigger difference, then this role would be perfect for you.

FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY TECHNICIAN | €16.21 per hour

Operating out of the First Aid Centre, you’ll be responsible for triaging and if appropriate treating the guests and colleagues who either present themselves to the First Aid Centre or who have had initial response from a Center Parcs First Aider. You will also respond to onsite first aid or emergency call outs, with a focus on assessment, stabilisation, and initial treatment before signposting or referring on to HSE services appropriate to the level of injury/illness sustained.

Other responsibilities will include completing and reviewing audiometry vulnerability assessments, logging all incidents and actions, ensuring compliance with company and GDPR standards and providing welfare follow-ups post incident, documenting any onward treatment requirements and outcomes.

Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicants will be required to undergo Garda Vetting. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence.

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 120 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include weekends, public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis, with a premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday.

ABOUT YOU

Alongside your experience of First Aid at Work, you’ll have first class communication skills, work well under pressure, and have the ability to assess and act quickly.

Essential requirements:

• Experience of First Aid at work and willing to undertake training
• BLS Adult and Paediatrics or prepared to undertake training
• First Responder on scene qualification or prepared to undertake training
• Qualification in Oxygen administration or prepared to undertake training
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in high pressure situations
• Full driving licence
• The ability to work autonomously, as well as in a team

Desirable requirements:

• Competent in use of Microsoft and other computer software

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we would love to see your application.

Closing date: 7th January 2025 at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 6th January 2025

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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At Center Parcs, everyone’s welcome.

We recognise that we’re all at our best when we’re being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.