Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our team. The Community Resilience Team (CRT) are responsible for the development of volunteer and community resources, including Community First Responders (CFRs), Co-responders and local community initiatives.
The post holder must have excellent communication, training and administration skills with an innate ability to engage a range of stakeholders both internal and external to the trust.
Through your work, more lives will be saved from pre-hospital cardiac arrest in the communities ofYorkshire.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be accountable for Community First Responders, volunteer schemes and their contribution to safe service delivery of pre-hospital care in a defined geographical location. As a Team Leader within the Community Resilience Team, you will be responsible for first line supervision of volunteers and volunteer performance - the key areas of focus will include education, training and mentoring to ensure a safe, professional and progressive volunteering environment and team engagement - fostering effective communication within the team and wider Trust, promoting openness and inclusivity at all times, working in remote locations with an element of evening and weekend working.
About us
Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.Benefits:o Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)o 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.o Contributory Pension.o NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.o Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes.o Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.o Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.o Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce.
Details
- Date posted: 25 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year Per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 174-CFRTL-180626
- Job locations: North/East Yorkshire, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, Wakefield, WF2 0XQ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For full details of the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description under supporting documents.
Person specification
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Experience of working, paid or unpaid, within the volunteer sector
- Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of individuals and groups.
- Evidence of effective communication both verbal and written
Knowledge & education
Essential
- Hold a valid Teaching qualification, Award in education and training (AET) or equivalent
- Hold a FREC (First Response Emergency Care) Level 4 or above
Experience & work achievements
Essential
- Experience of delivering learning and/or education programmes
- Must hold a full, current UK/European driving licence
- Experience of developing, leading and supporting volunteer
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 4 Manager and Corporate roles in Wakefield
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Community First Responder Team Leader with Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust in Wakefield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £28,392 to £31,157 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (25 Jun 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.