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Form of workOur client, a fire and rescue service has a number of permanent & temporary opportunities available within their Prevention department for Fire Community Safety Officers, based across sites in South Yorkshire.
Fire Community Safety Officer
Contract: 1.5fte Permanent, 0.5fte Temporary
Salary: Grade 4 (£24,294 - £25,979)
Hours: 37 hours - full time, 18.5 hours - part time
Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 16:30 Hours, Friday 08:30 - 16:00 Hours
Location: Various sites across South Yorkshire
The overall purpose of the role will be to deliver an effective prevention programme to the communities of South Yorkshire in line with the prevention strategy. This will be done through community engagement focusing on Fire, Road and Water Safety.
To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of:
- Dealing with members of the public, providing guidance and advice face to face
- The promotion of a safer community via community education and intervention
- Working with a high degree of autonomy with minimum supervision
- Administration duties
You must possess:
- A full UK driving licence
The key duties will include:
- Carrying out Home Fire Safety visits to the diverse communities of South Yorkshire
- Delivering Fire Setter Interventions for children and young people
- Delivering education package within schools up to Key Stage 4
- Promote and deliver Community Safety messages to the public at fetes, galas and other community events
Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on Sunday 2 June 2024.
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 17 June 2024.
Interested?
To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions.
New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. The Service offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. They also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.
Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
They are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. They warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within their workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, they will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. They believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and they are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.
The Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect their commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
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