Community Safety Worker – 2 year opportunity – Avon Fire and Rescue Service

Community Safety Worker – 2 year opportunity – Avon Fire and Rescue Service

Summary of role

As our Community Safety Worker you will provide tailored fire safety advice to vulnerable people in the community, communicating sensitively and respectfully during home visits and referring any concerns to your manager or relevant agencies.

Through education, safety information, and the provision of alarms and equipment, you will help reduce fire‑related deaths and injuries and improve overall safety awareness.

This role would be suitable for people who have previously worked in the care industry and those who have had experience working with adults.

This role involves you being out in the community and is a solo delivery role.

Some of the things you’ll be doing

• Conduct Level 1 Home Fire Safety Visits within the Retained Duty System areas.
• Conduct Level 2 Home Fire Safety Visits to the most vulnerable and at risk members of our community to provide advice and guidance on all aspects of fire safety.
• Develop an understanding of the diverse needs of vulnerable individuals, in liaison with other agencies, relevant groups and specialists.
• Fit and test smoke alarms.
• Prepare reports to assist in future interventions and inform case reviews where necessary.
• Attend multi‑agency meetings to assist in reducing the risk of vulnerable individuals and facilitate training to increase their agency representatives’ awareness of fire and home safety considerations.
• With consideration to safeguarding legislation, where potential signs of abuse and /or neglect are identified, record relevant information accurately and alert the appropriate local authority team to enable further action to be taken.
• Carry out any additional responsibilities as reasonable and appropriate, as agreed with line manager.

What we will need from you

• A sound knowledge and understanding of the variety of issues that may affect vulnerable people.
• Knowledge of agencies within the geographical area who can provide further support to vulnerable people.
• An understanding of home fire safety requirements and related issues, or willingness and ability to learn rapidly upon appointment.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the work of Community Safety.
• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and groups.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels, verbally and in writing, and to deal with individuals in a sensitive manner.
• Physical ability to use necessary equipment, eg climb ladders in order to fit smoke detectors etc.
• A current full driving licence and ability to use AF&RS branded vehicles (manual transmission and/or electric)
• Committed to undertake relevant training and continuous professional development opportunities.

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