Community Safety Advisor HIWFRS624887

Job description

Job Details: Salary Range: £29,540 - £31,022 per annum Work Location: Cosham Fire Station, Cosham Hours per week: 37 Contract Type: Permanent & Temporary (9 months) Closing Date: 21 September 2026 The Role: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is a fantastic place to work . The service provides a friendly and welcoming environment, developing people and helping them to reach their goals. HIWFRS are committed to keeping our communities safe, well and informed and our prevention work plays a large role in this. The Prevention Team provides fundamental support to our communities across HIWFRS, by providing first-class initiatives to keep them safe. Our prevention activities include engagement with and education of the community, Home Fire Safety visits, delivery of children and young people programmes and safeguarding. We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Safety Advisor to join our team. This role is key in the delivery of a high-quality prevention programme to our community across the counties, promoting and developing fire safety awareness and consequently reducing casualties and fatalities within the local community. The role will purely focus on the delivery of Home Fire Safety visits. You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight or other local authority, and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary. Home Fire Safety Visit’s are tailored to individuals needs that can support the most vulnerable members of our community to help protect them and their home form fire. The role requires you to be responsible for confirming all your own visits and you must be able to demonstrate good planning, organisation, and time management skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate confidently and effectively. Alongside a passionate desire to make the lives of residents safer. Please note we have 2 roles available, one permanent and one temporary (9 months), please state your preference on your application. HIWFRS Benefits Include: 28 days annual leave Flexible working hours Work within a friendly & supportive team Training and development opportunities available Access to internal network groups Company pension Free onsite parking On-site gym available Emergency Services retail and leisure discounts Additional Information: Community Safety Advisor Job Description and Person Specification HIWFRS Values: Reaching Further - Inspiring and challenging ourselves and others. Showing Respect - Fairness, honesty and integrity in everything we say and do. Supporting Others - Listening and acting with compassion and empathy. Everyone Playing Their Part - Recognising the contribution we all make. Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Amy Cooper, Prevention Manager on 07967 274460. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied to any posts which may unintentionally exclude certain groups of potential applicants from applying or have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, creed, sexuality, trade union activity or responsibility for dependants unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.