On The Streets Youth Worker

The main purpose of this job roles is to offer leadership and guidance and support the personal development of young people aged 11 to 19 through the delivery of street based activities, which empower and help young people to be aware of fire safety and the consequences of anti-social behaviour and deliberate fire setting.

Duties will cover/include:

1. Plan, deliver and evaluate targeted intervention to young people across Cheshire, Halton and Warrington.

2. Network with established and new partners, both internally and externally.

3. Support Unitary Performance Group campaigns and station initiatives such as summer arson reduction programmes and bonfire/fireworks safety activities.

4. Engage, encourage, inspire and support the personal development of young people aged 11 to 19 and help young people to be aware of fire safety and the consequences of anti-social behaviour and deliberate fire setting.

5. Promote other Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service youth engagement programmes as a progression route for young people.

6. Attend regular meetings for the evaluation, review and assessment on an individual and  area basis.

7. Submit regular reports of the ‘On the Streets’ programme to the Cadet Manager and make a significant input to staff team discussions in order that further planning, review and evaluation is undertaken.

To join our team, you’ll have: 

• Experience of at least 1 year working with young people

• Experience of delivering outreach/detached youth work

• Understanding of young people’s issues 

• Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures

• BTEC Qualification

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

General information

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 13/25/OTS on your application form.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 27 June at 8am

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.