At Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, prevention is at the heart of everything we do. As a Community Safety Advisor, you’ll work directly with residents across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes, helping people to understand risk, stay safe in their homes and access the support that they need.
This is a role where your work will have a real impact on people’s lives.
About Us
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 Firefighters operate from 19 Fire Stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist Support Staff, from ICT to Fire Prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?
Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.
About the Role
This is a dynamic, public facing role, focused on reducing fire risk and supporting the most vulnerable members of our communities. In a role where no two days are the same, you will often work independently, visiting people in their homes and using your professional judgement to assess risk and determine the most appropriate actions.
You will:
• Deliver Home Fire Safety Visits and other prevention activities
• Work within a range of environments, including private homes, sheltered accommodation and supported living
• Identify fire risks and provide clear, practical advice to reduce those risks
• Install safety equipment such as smoke alarms
• Recognise safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, local authorities and partner agencies
• Support youth inclusion and early intervention programmes
• Maintain accurate records
• Manage your own workload, respond to changing priorities and feel confident making decisions in the moment
• Work with vulnerable individuals and/or in complex circumstances, requiring a calm, adaptable and professional approach
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
• Confident working independently and making decisions in real time
• Comfortable engaging with a wide range of people in their own homes
• Able to assess risk and take appropriate actions
• Resilient and professional when handling challenging or sensitive situations
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage and prioritise their workload
• A clear and effective communicator, able to adapt their approach to different audiences
• Committed to making a meaningful difference in the community
• Accountable for the quality and accuracy of their work
Experience and Qualifications Required
Essential Requirements
· English and Maths GCSE at level 4 to 9 (grade C or above), or equivalent
· Experience of engaging with, and providing advice and guidance to members of the public
· Experience of determining solutions to risks within people’s homes
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Full UK Driving License
Anything else you need to know
This is a mobile, public facing role which requires daily travel across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. A service vehicle will be provided during working hours.
The role may require occasional evening or weekend working.
All successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check.
How to Apply
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability are welcome.
If there are any adaptions or adjustments we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.
Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.
For further information about the role, please review the job description.
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Abatement and Protected Pension
If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.