Community Educator

We have new opportunity available for a Community Educatorto join our dynamic team with one position available that will be stationed across several areas of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Please be aware that within the next 12 weeks, there may be an additional position opening for the same role. Should this occur, we will consider appointable candidates from the current recruitment campaign for potential placement in the second role.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are not limited to firefighting. We also respond to a wide range of incidents, increasingly those that involve our rescue capability. We also work closely with other emergency services and our local authority partners to deliver an emergency response and protect our communities. 

Benefits you will receive: 

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Service Vehicle
• Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
• Full support for ongoing professional development
• On-site gym facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card
• Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
• Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire

The Community Educatorrole:

This role involves delivering a range of services to our communities, working together to achieve our purpose of Safer People, Safer Places. Community Educators play a crucial role in reducing the risk of fire and delivering targeted intervention activities to those most at risk.

Your key responsibilities as our Community Educatorwill include:

• Conducting home visits to provide advice and guidance on safety matters, including the installation of detectors
• Supporting the community through initiatives, events, and school visits, collaborating proactively with partner agencies and organisations
• Implementing safeguarding procedures and reporting as required
• Delivering presentations and education programs to diverse groups, including training the existing workforce to provide effective safety advice
• Driving to various locations regularly and undertake physical tasks, such as working on a step ladder and lifting/loading equipment

Skills we are looking for in our Community Educator:

• Enthusiastic individual with confidence and self-motivation
• Passion for learning and community engagement
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively as part of a team
• Effective interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings
• Capability to undertake an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service

Closing date:  23:59 6th March 2024

Interview and test date: W/C 18th March 2024

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Community Educator, then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!