Fire Care Advisor – Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service is looking for a Fire Care Advisor to work across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland in this exciting and challenging role. You will be a key member of the Safeguarding Team.
The Safeguarding Team receives referrals to work with children and young people involved in fire-setting behaviours, aiming to prevent deliberate fire-setting. We offer education on fire safety, equipping children, young people, and their families with the necessary skills and knowledge.
The successful candidate will work zero hours contact primarily Monday – Friday but may include some weekends when needed depending on the incoming referrals. There is flexibility in the role and hours worked once training is completed. The Fire Care Advisor will receive an annual retainer of £500.00 paid in 12 equal monthly payments.
You will regularly be visiting locations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland where travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Comprehensive Fire Care training will be provided to the successful candidate, who will be required to attend a five-day online course scheduled on the following dates: 8th, 10th, 13th, 15th, and 17th October 2025. Training sessions will run daily from 09:30 to 16:30.
Closing date: 20th August 2025
Interview and test date: W/C – 1st September 2025
If you are invited to interview, you will be assessed against the NFCC Leadership Framework. The highest level relevant to the role is detailed in the person specification, and you may be required to demonstrate competence at any level up to and including that. The interview will include both behavioural and role-specific questions to assess your suitability for the position. You will also be asked a question exploring your understanding of, and commitment to, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.
Job Objectives: The role will involve working with children and young people in a variety of settings where you will be able to provide one to one support and education about fire prevention. You will need to be flexible, respond positively to challenging young people, as well as manage your own time to plan and deliver Fire care sessions. You will be required to write clear and concise reports and liaise with other agencies such as Social Services and the Youth Offending Team.
Skills Requirement: The successful candidate will have experience of working with children and young people in a confident and patient manner. You will have excellent interpersonal skills to engage with their families and will also need to develop strong working relationships with the Safeguarding Team and external partners. This is a rewarding role where you will be directly impacting and making a difference to a young person’s life. No two referrals will be the same.
Salary: D £13.69 - £15.08 per hour + £500 retaining fee annually
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