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Do you have experience helping young people understand safety risks and supporting interventions that reduce incidents? Then apply to be our Intervention Facilitator today!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join as our Children and Young Persons Intervention Facilitator. The post holder will support the work of the Children and Young Persons department in raising awareness to young persons of the dangers of fire, arson, water and road traffic collisions.
The post holder will also support the design and delivery of appropriate interventions for young people to reduce the number of fire, arson, water and road related incidents affecting these youth groups.
Some of the things you will be doing
Work with AF&RS Children and Young Persons work programmes to reduce ‘fire play’ and related arson, water and road traffic incidents.
Develop a knowledge and understanding of firesetting issues, underlying legislation and statutory requirements and our education strategies and intervention programmes.
Establish links, liaise and meet with external agencies and stakeholders already working with Children and Young Persons in the Avon area.
Arrange and deliver a range of practical and informational safety sessions on a range of topics to groups of children and young people of all ages and abilities.
Be accountable for keeping accurate records of visits and interventions.
Attend such meetings, conferences, seminars or courses as required.
Carry out any additional responsibilities as reasonable and appropriate, as agreed with line manager.
Have good knowledge and understanding of the importance of robust safeguarding practices – experience of working within a statutory safeguarding environment would be beneficial
Recent experience of practical teaching, youth work, or working with large groups of children and young persons.
Be able to demonstrate experience of successful intervention work.
Proven ability to communicate and relate to people at all levels, verbally and in writing.
A commitment to equality and fairness and an understanding of human rights.
Able to quickly build rapport with young persons and deal with individuals in an empathetic and confidential manner.
Able to demonstrate the enthusiasm, initiative and self-motivation to work effectively within a busy team.
Able to drive with a full current valid driving licence.
Committed to undertake relevant training and continuous professional development opportunities.
A relevant qualification in youth work, in child development, as a teaching assistant or similar other.
Knowledge and understanding of national legislation and policies which underpin the work of the Fire Service, safeguarding and youth intervention work.
Multi-agency work experience.
What you can expect in return
25 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 29 days after 5 years, and 30 days after 10 years of service
Once you have read the job description, please complete the application form telling us how your skills, qualifications and experience match those required for this role, please provide examples wherever you can. The information you give will assist us in our shortlisting process.
If you experience any issues with the application or require a paper version please contact [email protected]. Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1518 on any communications. Thank you.
With effect from July 2023 legislation was amended to enable all Fire & Rescue Services to undertake standard DBS checks for all employees. All job roles require a standard DBS check, with certain defined roles requiring an enhanced check. These will be renewed throughout employment.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Additional reading
It is important for you to familiarise yourself with our work at Avon FRS and the framework we follow. Please see some resources below for you to read and explore:
