Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is hiring three passionate Community Education Officer. If you're dedicated to enhancing community well-being and safety, apply now to make a positive impact!
Location: Derbyshire, DE5 3RS (On The Road, Car Provided)
Salary: £26,421 - £29,269 PA
Job Type: Full – Time, Permanent (Working 37 Hours PW)
Close date: 4th August 2024
About Us:
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) provides a wide range of services to the people who live, work and visit our county. Covering over 1,000 square miles, including both urban and rural communities with a population of approximately 1,060,000, including parts of the National Forest and the Peak District National Park. We employ over 900 people and with 31 strategically placed fire stations located across the county, we're always ready to respond, protect, and educate.
CommunityEducation Officer – The Role:
DFRS is seeking three passionate individuals to join our Prevention Team and make a real difference! As an Community Education Officer, you'll deliver targeted interventions to those most at risk in our communities, focusing on road, water, and wildfire safety, as well as deliberate fire setting. Collaborate with partners to identify at-risk groups and work with schools and agencies to launch impactful safety campaigns. A pool car will be provided, as this role requires travel throughout the County to fulfil job requirements.
CommunityEducation Officer– Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, promote, and implement community safety activities using various media and educational tools to reduce incidents
- Utilise data to identify risks and those most at risk, providing education and advice on risk reduction in Derbyshire
- Collaborate with other Fire and Rescue Services and the NFCC to deliver campaigns, liaising with media communications to educate Derbyshire residents and visitors
- Identify and engage with stakeholders on fire and emergency issues, prioritising road safety, water safety, and deliberate fires
- Lead and coordinate the monitoring, assessment, and evaluation of community safety events and activities
- Attend multidisciplinary or multi-agency risk strategy meetings, providing reports and recommendations on behalf of DFRS
- Conduct trend analysis of incident activity and support fire station personnel in developing initiatives
CommunityEducation Officer– You:
- Must hold a full valid UK driving licence
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
- Basic computer literacy with Microsoft Windows applications
- Ability to handle distressing situations calmly and professionally
- Effective communication with a diverse range of individuals, groups, and agencies
- Experience working with community groups and understanding issues affecting communities and at-risk groups
- Knowledge of issues facing vulnerable people
- Formal teaching experience or experience presenting information to various audiences
- Flexibility with working hours
CommunityEducation Officer– Benefits:
At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Services, we go above and beyond to create an exceptional workplace environment. Join us and enjoy these enticing benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Family friendly policies
- Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service
- Free, secure on-site car parking
- Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & RescueService locations
- Employee discount scheme (Boost)
- Employee support networks
- Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria)
- Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months' full & 6 months' half after 5 years' service
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages
Application Process:
We are committed to equality and fairness at work.Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 4th August 2024. Interviews are due to be held week commencing 19th August 2024.
To submit your application for this exciting CommunityEducation Officeropportunity, please click ‘Apply' now.