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Arson Reduction and Young People Co-Ordinator

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
07/08/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 20/08/2018 09:00
Salary:
£21,693 - £23,111
Allowances:
0
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Fire and Rescue (Other roles)
Vacancy ID:
178519
Employment Location:
Belmont, Durham
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
20 Aug
Further Information
The Service is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, people focused and forward-thinking individual to carry out the role of Arson Reduction and Young People Co-Ordinator as part of the Community Risk Management Section.

Your responsibilities will cover a broad spectrum of arson reduction and young people interactions which will include the following areas:

Key Responsibilities of the Arson Reduction and Young People Co-Ordinator include:
• Liaising with appropriate organisations and authorities, attending meetings, and to be a member of any committee, working group or party as required.
• Supporting district teams, supervise and deliver education and training of members of the community in arson reduction and community youth inclusion issues.
• Working towards bringing service delivery of Fire Cadets in line with national best practice.
• Identifying issues and signpost vulnerable people to other agencies to assist them to gain access to relevant resources in order to enhance their quality of life.

Expected knowledge, skills and abilities of the Arson Reduction and Young People Co-Ordinator include:
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues within the community
• Ability to work to deadlines and under occasional pressure
• Ability to use initiative and imagination
• Ability to work remotely
• Flexible approach to working hours
• An ability to demonstrate practical skills

For further information please contact David Cuthberston on 0191 375 5614

Application packs should be returned to dcuthbertson@ddfire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications: 09:00 Monday 20 August 2018
Sift: week commencing 20 August
Interview dates: week commencing 27 August
Please note
This job is closed for applications.