Fire Care Advisor

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service have an opportunity available for a Fire Care Advisor to join our team on a Zero-hour contracts, and in return you will receive a competitive rate of £13.69 - £15.08 per hour + £500 retaining fee annually.

About the Fire Care Advisor role:

As our Fire Care Advisor, you will be a key member of the Safeguarding Team, working across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland in this exciting and challenging role.

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.

Skills and experience we are looking for in our Fire Care Advisor:

• Previous experience of working with children and young people in a confident and patient manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with their families and will also need to develop strong working relationships with the Safeguarding Team and external partners.
• Full Fire Care training will be provided, and the successful candidate will need to commit to 5 days of training (Dates to be confirmed).
• 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.

Benefits you'll receive as our Fire Care Advisor:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
• Full support for ongoing professional development
• On-site gym facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Access to an emergency services Blue Light discount card
• Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
• Access to the Service s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Closing date: 13/11/24

Interview and test date: W/C 25/11/24

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Fire Care Advisor then please click apply now We d love to hear from you!

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.