Home Safety Advisors

Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service

Location: Bedford
Salary: £20,751
Closing Date: 20 June 2019
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All applicants must be based in the UK and confirm that they are able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Job Description

Based: Northern Area Office, Bedford Community Fire Station 

Hours: 37 per week flexitime 

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract 

Salary: £20,751 per annum (rising to £22,462)

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service have the above vacancies with the aim of reducing fires in the home and improving the welfare of the most vulnerable people in our local communities including those living with dementia. This will be achieved through the delivery of Safe and Well visits, the installation of free smoke alarms and by providing equipment, advice and guidance that will help to ensure people live in a safer environment.

You must have previous experience of working in a fire, crime or injury prevention/health promotion capacity, risk management, customer service role or voluntary sector organisation. You must be able to demonstrate a high standard of oral communication and interpersonal skills. You must also be self-motivated and able to work without close supervision.

The role involves lone working and successful candidates will need to comply with personal safety instructions and guidance.

This is a public-facing role and it is essential to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

A current driving licence with no issues pending is also a requirement.

The appointment will be made subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

There is a requirement that Corporate Clothing will be worn by the successful candidate.

Completed application forms must be returned no later than noon on 21st June 2019.

Interviews will be held week commencing 8th July 2019 at Southern Area Office, Luton

We are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community


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