Fire Community Safety Officer

Fire Community Safety Officer (FCSO) Location:Various sites across South Yorkshire Hours: 37 hours – full time, 18.5 hrs – part time Contract: 2 full time and 1 part time role available, Fixed Term Contract until 30th September. (Please note that this department is currently undergoing a departmental review. While the successful candidate will not participate in or influence the review process, the role may be subject to changes resulting from this review. The position is not eligible for ring-fencing arrangements) Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday: 08.30 - 16.30 Hours, Friday 08.30 - 16.00 Hours Salary: Grade 4 (£25,584 - £27,269) A number of temporary opportunities are available within our Prevention department for Fire Community Safety Officers, based across sites in South Yorkshire. The overall purpose of the role will be to deliver an effective prevention programme to the communities of South Yorkshire in line with the prevention strategy. This will be done through community engagement focussing on Fire, Road and Water Safety. To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of: Dealing with members of the public, providing guidance and advice face to face The promotion of a safer community via community education and intervention Working with a high degree of autonomy with minimum supervision Administration duties You must possess: A full UK driving licence The key duties will include: Carrying out Home Fire Safety visits to the diverse communities of South Yorkshire Delivering Fire Setter Interventions for children and young people Delivering education package within schools up to Key Stage 4 Promote and deliver community safety messages to the public at fetes, galas and other community events Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on Sunday 23 February 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 10 March 2025. Interested? If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme. Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year. All eligible corporate staff are auto enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website. Other benefits include (but not limited to) – enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration. Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team. No agencies please

Location: Heeley, GB

Posted Date: 2/7/2025