Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service's Prevention Team needs a team leader to lead a group of Prevention Advocates and report to the Prevention Lead. The post centres on overseeing home fire safety, road safety and other safety campaigns for residents and school pupils, with priority given to people at greatest risk. Work is delivered with partner agencies and fire station staff, and includes evenings and weekends across varied community settings. Applicants need prior experience of supporting vulnerable people and a full driving licence.
What the job involves
- Lead and support a team of Prevention Advocates
- Oversee delivery of home fire safety advice to residents
- Oversee road safety and other key safety messages to residents and pupils across Cheshire
- Focus support on those most at risk
- Work in partnership with external agencies and fire station personnel
- Manage competing demands and prioritise work with limited supervision
- Contribute to the wider Prevention leadership team
- Work across community settings, including evenings and weekends when required
Qualifications
- GCSE level or equivalent, including grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics
- Higher national qualification in a care-based subject, or equivalent relevant experience supporting vulnerable communities
Experience
- Experience of working with the public, particularly vulnerable people
- Working to achieve delivery targets
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent leadership, motivational, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Confident communication with colleagues, partners and community members
- Excellent time management and ability to prioritise
- Understanding of frontline community safety-led interventions
Checks & eligibility
- Full driving licence
Other
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
What’s offered
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Attractive holiday entitlement
- Training and development opportunities
- Free parking
- On-site gym
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
