This Fire and Rescue Service in Nottingham is seeking a dedicated professional to be their new Specialist Home Safety Operative!

Specialist Home Safety Operative
Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2GQ

Full time, Monday – Friday (37 hours per week)
FTC (12 months maternity cover)
Grade 3: £25,119 - £26,873

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

This vital role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to make a significant impact in our community by providing Safe & Well visits, giving fire safety advice as well as other duties that help to ensure we keep our community safe.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake Safe & Well visits and make referrals to other organisations
Provide clear and coherent safety advice
Use databases to research and check information
Install and fit safety equipment such as smoke alarms and other safety adaptations
Liaise with the Prevention department and other key services to help vulnerable people

Experience/Qualification

Experience working and communicating with the public and partner organisations
Have the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Understand how to maintain records and deliver accurate written and verbal reports/ presentations
Experience in using tools and fitting equipment to a high standard in households
Have knowledge of the key issues that face vulnerable communities and possess a working understanding of health and safety
Have a full UK driving license and be willing to travel around Nottinghamshire

Why them?

Agile Working – They are very proud to offer employees the ability to mix office working with working from home to provide flexibility to help with work life balance
Flexibility – They are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to the community while supporting your home life. They are also open to part time working
Annual Leave - 23 days of annual leave with an extra three concessionary days, plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day
Health and Wellbeing - As a Service, they provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all employees which includes a membership to Bupa and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to a gym
Blue Light Card enabling discounts on shopping and eating out
Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career
Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme

If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd September 2024

Interview Date: TBC

Our client are proud to be an equal opportunity’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of their workforce. They welcome applications from all parts of the community and particularly those who are currently under-represented in the workforce.

They are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced (with barred list) Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

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Other suitable skills and experience include Specialist Home Safety Operative, Community Safety Officer, Fire Safety Technician, Health and Safety Advisor, Risk Assessor, Emergency Services Technician, Home Safety Coordinator, Public Safety Officer, Environmental Health Officer, Social Services Support Worker, Outreach Worker.