Advocates - Delivering fire safety in the home

We are looking to recruit a number of Advocates within the Prevention Department to develop, generate and deliver Community Safety initiatives to people in their own homes who live across Cheshire.

Working in partnership with outside agencies and fire station personnel, as an Advocate you will deliver fire safety ‘Safe and Well’ visits to residents in their own homes across Cheshire.

The individual will be required to deliver presentations to Cheshire, Halton and Warrington residents and associated partners in respect of home fire safety, water safety and road safety. There will also be an opportunity to get involved in deliberate fire reduction activities supporting local fire station.  This includes presentations to Key Stage 2 & 4 levels in schools.

Educated to at least GCSE level, with the equivalent of a Grade C in Math’s and English, you’ll also have a full driving licence.

You will have access to a Service vehicle to fulfil this role and full training will be provided to undertake the role.

Applicants must be highly motivated and committed, and have the ability to work with limited supervision as part of a team in a variety of work settings within the community.

In addition you will need:

• Excellent presentation skills

• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise

• Knowledge/experience of working with the public, in particular engaging with vulnerable people

• Understanding/knowledge of frontline community safety led interventions

Appointment to these posts are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Prevention department is currently in the final stages of a departmental review, which these roles form part of. Please note - the job description and annual pay are subject to change based on the departmental review.

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found below or alternatively contact the HR Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk. 

General Information

Job Description

Application Guidance Notes

Application Form

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Lorraine Page on 07929 397 876.

Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please quote job reference 04/24/ADV on your application form.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 13 May 2024 9am

Please note that for internal applicants, they must inform their Head of Department that they are applying for this role before submitting their application.

Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parking and on site gym.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.