Overview
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, is seeking two passionate and motivated Fire Safety Intervention Advisors to join our Community Safety Prevention team. This is a rewarding opportunity to help reduce fire-setting behaviour and arson risk among children and young people, working with some of the most vulnerable members of our communities to create safer futures.
About the role
As a Fire Safety Intervention Advisor, you will support the delivery of our Fire Safety Intervention (FSI) Programme, working with young people identified as being at risk of fire-setting behaviour. You will deliver tailored fire safety education, manage intervention cases, and work closely with internal teams and external partners to achieve positive outcomes. You will be part of a dedicated team of Fire Safety Advocates operating across Devon and Somerset, helping to reduce fire risk through education, prevention and early intervention.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality fire safety intervention sessions to children and young people.
- Manage and co-ordinate FSI referrals, case records, and safeguarding information.
- Lead on high-risk and complex intervention cases.
- Work closely with partners including Police, Youth Justice Services, Schools, Local Authorities, and community organisations.
- Support quality assurance, programme evaluation, and continuous improvement.
- Provide advice and guidance to colleagues and external partners on fire-setting and arson-related risks.
- Contribute to wider community safety initiatives, campaigns, and prevention activities.
- Support the development and delivery of evidence-based community safety programmes.
Qualifications
- Proven experience of working with vulnerable young people within the last 5 years.
- Experience of working in a trauma-informed practice, providing excellent interpersonal skills with both children and young people, and vulnerable families.
- Proven experience of safeguarding and related skills, and able to demonstrate how safeguarding procedures have been followed.
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral. Proven ability to create reports, use data and analyse a variety of IT systems.
- Holds a driving licence and is willing to travel across Devon and Somerset.
- Relevant experience and skills of working with professional partner agencies.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Generous Pension Scheme.
- Excellent annual leave entitlement.
- Family Friendly policies.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Free gym access and fitness coaching.
- Physiotherapy and eye care support.
- Blue Light Membership and associated discounts.
- Benenden Health Care options.
- Access to the Firefighters Charity.
- Confidential counselling and wellbeing support.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Active sports and social groups.
Contact Details:
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Recruitment Team
