- Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
- Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
- Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
- Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other
Search and rescue worker | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Search and rescue workers are volunteers who help lost and injured people to safety from mountains, rivers, caves and coastal areas.
Search and rescue workers typically work around Variable hours per week.
As a Search and rescue worker you will typically work days / nights / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
| Average salary |
| 26,691 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Search and rescue worker
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27,659 GBP
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25,936 GBP
Average salary for part-time Search and rescue worker
Average salary for full-time Search and rescue worker
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14,113 GBP
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Salary over time for Search and rescue worker
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23,925 GBP
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24,568 GBP
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Things to highlight for your Search and rescue worker interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
