Firewise Scheme Officer

Job title:

Firewise Scheme Officer

Company

Surrey County Council

Job description

Details

• Reference: SCC/TP/377198/2758
• Positions: 1
• Salary: £32,512 per annum
• Category: Fire and Rescue
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 11 March 2025
• Closing date: 6 April 2025
• Directorate: Chief Executive Office
• Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF

DescriptionWe are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.The starting salary for this role is £32,512 per annum, working 36 hours per week.This is an 18-month fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity.We are excited to be hiring a Firewise Scheme Officer to join our fantastic team. This role is contractually based at Service Headquarters, Reigate, with expectation and opportunity for agile working, including working from a variety of locations, such as other SCC offices, fire stations or from home. You will report to the Firewise Scheme and Youth Engagement Manager and be part of the Children and Young People Team.At Surrey Fire and Rescue Service we are putting prevention at the heart of our Service, and we are looking for a Firewise Scheme Officer who is ready for the challenge of positively engaging with young people and their families in our communities who need help with fire setting behaviour.Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the RoleAre you able to engage with young people and empower them to make positive life choices? Are you confident, approachable and a great communicator? Would you like to use these skills in a Fire Service setting? If you have these skills, we can train you to work specifically with children and young people who display fire setting behaviours.Through the Firewise Scheme you will identify, address and reduce the risk to the community of deliberate fire setting by children and young people, through case referral management, the delivery and evaluation of educational sessions.The role involves receiving and processing Firewise Scheme referrals, accurately recording case information, and allocating cases to Firewise Advisors based on the needs of the case, as well as the Advisors’ experience, skills, and availability.You will deliver Firewise Scheme educational sessions to children and young people, addressing their fire-setting behaviour to reduce community risk. Additionally, you will support the Senior Firewise Scheme Officer and the Firewise Scheme and Youth Engagement Manager in promoting, developing, maintaining, and evaluating the Firewise Scheme.Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• A suitable training or qualifications in teaching or youth work – such as PGCE, BEd, BA/BSc with QTS or Degree in Youth and Community Work (Level 6) or similar, appropriate qualification is desirable, but not essential
• Knowledge of educational methodology, and how children and young people learn
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with, and influence, children, young people and adults in a range of environments
• Flexible approach – a willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings/weekends and travel around the county
• Ability to effectively use information technology, including databases and/or spreadsheets and Microsoft Office 365
• Full valid driving licence for UK use (manual gearbox)

On appointment, you will receive a full induction to the role and specific training for working with children and young people who set fires. You will have access to regular supervision and continuous professional development (CPD). You will be provided with a service laptop and mobile phone to allow for flexible and agile working.If you think you could be the person we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!Contact UsPlease contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.For an informal discussion please contact Hannah Evans via email or on MS Teams.The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06/04/2025 with interviews to follow.We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our .Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.Files to download

• Reviewed: 19 Mar 2025

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Expected salary

£32512 per year

Location

Reigate, Surrey

Job date

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:45:56 GMT

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