Community Prevention Advocate

Community Prevention Advocate

Full-Time 29542 - 32046 £ / year (est.) On-site
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Deliver community safety initiatives and presentations on fire, water, and road safety.
  • Company: Join the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, a proud Disability Confident employer.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for community engagement.
  • Other info: Flexible working hours with potential weekend shifts and career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
  • Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English, excellent presentation and time management skills.

The predicted salary is between 29542 - 32046 £ per year.

Following an internal promotion, the Prevention Delivery Team is seeking a motivated individual to join them as a Community Prevention Advocate. The main purpose of this job role is to develop, generate and deliver Community Safety initiatives to people in their own homes who live across Cheshire.

Duties will 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 the local fire station, including presentations to Key Stage 2 & 4 levels in schools.

Requirements:

  • 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

Community Prevention Advocate employer: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees are valued for their contributions to the community. With competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development, this role as Principal Accountant allows you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in a dynamic public service setting.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

Contact Details:

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Community Prevention Advocate

Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Adaptability
Flexibility