Mini First Aid South Essex

23/03/2025

Loved this course on Saturday! The nursery put this course on for the parents and carers of the children who attend the school ✨

Thank you Little Darwins Nursery

26/01/2025

We are RECRUITING Freelance First Aid Trainers
Would you like a rewarding career teaching first aid classes?
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Due to expanding we are recruiting an additional freelance trainer to deliver a range of first aid classes across South Essex.

If you are interested check out the following information;
⭐ The most important thing is that you are a great communicator who is passionate about the importance of first aid and willing to learn. (full Mini First Aid training and induction can be given)
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You will need to have (or must be willing to undertake):
Qualifications
- First Aid at Work qualification
- Paediatric first aid qualification
- Teaching qualification level 3 (ideal)

Essential:
- Must have a driving licence and own vehicle be able to travel to locations across South Essex.
- Must have a current DBS check (can be completed if necessary).
- Have your own public liability insurance
- Happy to deliver a range of courses that we provide including our 2 hour first aid class for parents, classes for children and qualification courses. Happy to speak about just delivering one area of these courses.
- Be a clear and confident communicator.
- Flexible. This role includes weekend working and can include some evenings.
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Desirable:
- Own your own First Aid manikins and teaching equipment, these can be bought via us
- Background in nursing/midwifery, teaching, first aid or medical is ideal but not essential.
- Experience in delivering first aid or other training is desirable but not essential.
In return you’ll receive excellent rates of pay - to be discussed depending on experience and qualifications.
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*Please Note* This role is on a freelance basis. You will be responsible for your own tax, national insurance, and freelance first aid instructor insurance.
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Please email your CV and cover letter explaining a little bit about yourself to frankie@minifirstaid.co.uk to apply.

Closing date 9th Feb end of day.

Interviews are being held on 11th, 14th & 15th Feb

14/08/2024

04/07/2024

Please read! So important living by the coast that we are knowledgable on these rules ⛑️

HM Coastguard Southend were tasked at 15.21 on 2nd July to 3 persons potentially in danger of getting cut off by the tide off West Beach whilst walking out towards the Mulberry Harbour.

Coastguard Officers monitored the progress of the 3 persons which looked like 2 teenagers and an adult from a distance and, half way out towards the direction of the mulberry harbour, the persons about turned and continued to walk towards the shore in a diagonal westerly direction which is the correct line back and 30mins before low tide - so was the correct decision.

Note: Photo shows the persons walking back and not where they were originally spotted.

So false alarm with good intent.

We would like to remind anyone thinking of walking out to visit this historic feature in the Thames Estuary of the dangers if you are not familiar with our local tides and mudflats.

The Mulberry is a military structure and you are forbidden to climb on it.

1. Check times of tides when at the beach.

2. Make sure you are properly dressed with shoes for walking in water and over sharp shells.

3.The Mulberry is over a mile off shore.

4. The published time of low tide is an estimate. There are lots of variable and the tide in the shipping channel turns half an hour before you notice it over the sands.

5. Despite it looking flat, the sands have channels in them, and pose dangers.

6. Shallower water is found to the west. And if advice is ignored and you get yourself into trouble, walk diagonally towards the Halfway House until in safe depth.

7. The Mulberry is on a raised sandbank, Water will come in around the back, filling channels you cant see and cut you off.

Should you see anyone in trouble on or near the coast, don’t hesitate to dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard, you could save someone’s life! 🚨
To Search
To Rescue
To Save Lives

02/06/2024

Tomorrow is the start of the Child Accident Prevention Trust , which is all about sharing the really practical, simple things we can all do to keep children safe.

All week, we will be sharing bite-sized safety tips and lots of info on baby-proofing and how to keep your child as safe as possible in your home and out and about.

We don't know what we don't know when it comes to hazards in and around the home so follow us and Child Accident Prevention Trust this week for all the advice you need download the Parent’s Pack for bite-sized facts and safety tips on the main accident risks to children

24/05/2024

I had the pleasure of holding a Baby & Child First Aid course for Billie & Greg: The Family Diaries 💚

Being filmed was a whole new experience from me but to be able to support and put their minds at ease was what I do all the time. Was truly grateful to spend the morning with them. After a scary incident with their baby Margot, they wanted full knowledge so booked a course with Mini First Aid South Essex

⛑️ For Febrile Seizures information please see the last post
⛑️ Our full course at home or open courses are 2hours (On TV last night was 5mins so was a small snippet of what you learn)
⛑️ Book today via our website southessex.minifirstaid.co.uk , WhatsApp 07424930855 or email frankie@minifirstaid.co.uk

Our courses are designed to give you the confidence to know what to do in an emergency with baby and children.

24/05/2024

Most parents are blissfully unaware of febrile seizures until it happens to their child. This is what happened to TOWIE star Billie Shepherd's daughter Margot recently and it prompted her to brush up on her first aid knowledge by taking a class with me at Mini First Aid South Essex

Around one in twenty children will have a febrile seizure at some point so it's important to know what they are, why they happen and what you need to do to help your child.

Check out all the info here in our post and you can hear Billie & Greg's story about their awful experience with Margot on the latest episode of Billie & Greg: The Family Diaries available now on ITVX 💚

23/05/2024

And guess what? We teach you all this and lots more in our baby & child first aid class!

In just two hours of your time, you could learn these vital first aid essentials: how to spot meningitis or sepsis, how to treat a burn or a head bump, and how to help your child if they are choking or having a febrile seizure.

Classes cost just £25 and are available in locations all across Essex, even private classes at home. Simply go to our website, tap the classes tab at the top and book on or fill in an enquiry form.

22/05/2024

If your child has any of the signs or symptoms of diabetes, you should take them straight to the doctor and insist on a blood glucose test.

The most common symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children are known as the 4 T’s:

🚽 Toilet - Going to the toilet frequently to pass urine, bed wetting by a previously dry child or heavier than normal nappies in babies.
💦 Thirsty - Being thirsty and unable to quench the thirst, asking for drinks more often and finishing quickly.
💤 Tired - Feeling more tired than usual. Having less energy than normal, not playing as often, less energy for sports.
🪞 Thinner - Losing weight or looking thinner than usual.

You may also notice your child getting more infections than usual.

Type 1 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes in children. Symptoms tend to come on within a matter of days or weeks and you should get urgent medical help if you notice any of these symptoms.

Symptoms of type 2 diabetes in children are the same but may be less obvious and develop more slowly, over weeks or months, but you may still be able to notice them.

Please see your GP as quickly as possible if you suspect your child may be diabetic. A quick and simple finger prick test will indicate or rule out high blood sugar and your GP will refer you to a specialist diabetes team or hospital while you are awaiting a diagnosis.

You can find out lots more advice and guidance about diabetes at Diabetes UK

17/04/2024

A high temperature, or fever, is common in young children and usually returns to normal within a few days.

A temperature of 38 degrees celsius is considered high. For best results, use an underarm digital thermometer to take your baby’s temperature.

If your baby is under 3-months old and has a temperature of 38C or higher, you should call 111 for advice.

If your baby is 3-6 months old with a temperature of 39C or higher, you should call 111 for advice.

If your baby is older and/or their temperature lasts for 5 days or more, or if they have a rash as well as a temp or they don’t want to eat or are dehydrated, call 111 for advice.

If you are worried about your baby or child’s temperature and just feel something isn’t right, call 111 or 999. Doctors would rather see a well baby than not see an unwell baby 💚

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16/04/2024