Community Prevention Advocate

The main purpose of this job roles is to develop, generate and deliver Community Safety initiatives to people in their own homes who live across Cheshire.

Duties will cover / include working in partnerships with outside agencies and fire station personnel, to 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

Requirements of the role include:

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent level, including Maths and English at least at Grade 4 (previously Grade C).

• Current full driving licence

• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise

• Excellent presentation skills to support delivery of Fire/Road Safety into schools - KS2&4

• Ability to prioritise and work towards personal and departmental targets

• Flexible in working weekends when required

To apply please complete the job application form and provide evidence of competency against the criteria listed on the attached job description.

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.

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

Job description

Application guidance notes

Application form

Please ensure you read the application guidance notes before completing your application.

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

 Please quote job reference 51/25/ADV on your application form.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 5 January at 9am

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

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

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.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups such as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those with non-traditional career paths. If you’re passionate about the role we would encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.