Job summary
Want to be part of the team?
Are you good with people, friendly outgoing and love going to events?
The XL Team Medical Assistant role might be the opportunity for you to get involved.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who could join our experienced team
Training is provided for this role free of charge.
Main duties of the job
The Medical Assistant role:
- Completion of patient care records
- Provide basic first aid
- Check and restock equipment
- Provide welfare support
Our service plays a vital role in making sure all event and festival goers are supported sufficiently and have a safety-net in times of crisis.
About us
XL Team Comprehensive Medical, Health & Safety Solutions Across the U.K.
XL Team, proudly rooted in the North East U.K., delivers a wide range of health, safety, and medical services nationwide. Our expertise includes event medical services with highly trained medics, paramedics, and ambulance support for events of all sizes. We also provide dedicated TV and film medical support, ensuring on-set safety for productions across the U.K.
Our event welfare services offer vital attendee support, including quiet spaces, emotional care, and essential supplies to improve event experiences. In the workplace, our occupational health services help businesses promote employee well-being through tailored health surveillance and risk management solutions.
We are a trusted provider of accredited training courses, including first aid, mental health first aid, and workplace safety, helping individuals and teams stay prepared for emergencies. Additionally, through XL Health, we lead community wellness initiatives and offer life-saving innovations to improve public safety.
With a commitment to professionalism, care, and excellence, XL Team combines local expertise with national reach, offering bespoke services that enhance safety and well-being in any setting. Visit www.xlteam.co.uk to learn more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking welfare assistants to work in a fast-paced, busy team supporting the medical team in respect of welfare and safeguarding concerns during events that take place around the U.K. The role requires an ability to work well as part of a team, and in partnership with other teams, including stewards, catering staff, security, police, ambulance staff and the medical team.
We are looking for people who can
- take responsibility for safeguarding and welfare or both children and adults.
- communicate effectively with parents/carers, children, and other professionals.
- understand de-escalation tactics and working with conflict.
- advise and support other members of staff on welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters, and liaise with relevant agencies when required.
- prioritise children and vulnerable adults needs and provide them with the required support, including when linked to police action.
- work with other professionals including Welfare & Safeguarding team members, Stewards, Police, Medics, Ambulance teams, and Control.
- demonstrate excellent organisational skills and can be flexible with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ICT.
- work well as part of a team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking welfare assistants to work in a fast-paced, busy team supporting the medical team in respect of welfare and safeguarding concerns during events that take place around the U.K. The role requires an ability to work well as part of a team, and in partnership with other teams, including stewards, catering staff, security, police, ambulance staff and the medical team.
We are looking for people who can
- take responsibility for safeguarding and welfare or both children and adults.
- communicate effectively with parents/carers, children, and other professionals.
- understand de-escalation tactics and working with conflict.
- advise and support other members of staff on welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters, and liaise with relevant agencies when required.
- prioritise children and vulnerable adults needs and provide them with the required support, including when linked to police action.
- work with other professionals including Welfare & Safeguarding team members, Stewards, Police, Medics, Ambulance teams, and Control.
- demonstrate excellent organisational skills and can be flexible with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ICT.
- work well as part of a team.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- You have to be at least 18 years old
- Be flexible to work shifts (some are through the night)
- A great big smile and willingness to help. Your part of a caring, supportive team who are there to help
Qualifications
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- You have to be at least 18 years old
- Be flexible to work shifts (some are through the night)
- A great big smile and willingness to help. Your part of a caring, supportive team who are there to help
Qualifications
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
