Transferee Opportunities – On Call Migration to Wholetime Firefighter

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service (BFRS) is currently welcoming applications from competent firefighters considering transferring to the Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes area. We are looking for the best people to join our innovative, forward thinking and progressive organisation

We are currently accepting applications for transfers to BFRS from:

• Competent Wholetime and On Call firefighters

Salary will be in line with national pay scales at time of advert.

• Basic annual wage for a competent firefighter – £32,244 (rising to £37,080 for those working on our flexi-firefighter duty system)
• Enhanced earning potential – Access to additional bank shifts at an enhanced hourly rate

We are looking for individuals who possess the following personal qualities:

• Keen to contribute to a safer community
• Committed to equality and fairness
• An understanding of their role with regards to health, safety and welfare.
• Motivated to continually improve
• Effective team member
• Effective communicator
• Flexible approach to undertaking new initiatives

Our essential requirements are that you:

• Must be a competent firefighter either Wholetime or On Call (confirmation of competency will be required)
• Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence
• Achieve Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
• Pass a service medical and fitness test
• Have no current/outstanding development action plans or capability issues related to competency
• Be free of current formal disciplinary actions

Please note that if you are currently an On Call Watch or Crew Commander and you are successful in this application, you will undertake the role of a Firefighter. However, we are able to offer opportunities to further develop your skills and support career progression through promotional pathways.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 3 July 2022

All successful candidates may be required to work within any of the duty systems employed within BFRS which currently include, but are not limited to, Shift (2 x 9 hour days, 2 x 15 hour nights, followed by 4 rota days), Day Crewed, Days only, and Flexi-firefighter systems.

We embed equality, diversity, fairness and inclusion into everything that we do. We view this as fundamental in order to achieve our vision of making Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes the safest areas in England in which to live, work and travel.

If you would relish the opportunity of transferring to an innovative, forward thinking, progressive fire and rescue service, that encourages developing a range of skills to help serve the community, then we would like to hear from you.

Please contact us at hr@bucksfire.gov.uk if you have any questions about the role, recruitment process.

Maintenance Operative Driver

An opportunity has arisen within our Estates & Facilities section for a Maintenance Operative Driver, to cover various stations within South Yorkshire

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB

To be responsible individually or as part of a team for the basic maintenance of Fire Service premises, including Central Headquarters and Training Development Centre, stores and workshop stores, grounds, all ancillary heating and ventilating plant and for the provision of a general porterage/caretaking service including driving duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Complete tasks issued via the Help Desk CAFM system to carry out tasks such as minor plumbing, joinery decoration works and driving requests e.g. delivery of vehicles, equipment or materials. Ensure that contractors on site are adhering to the Health and Safety at Work Act and to undertake checks that all work has been completed to the standards required. Adhering to Compliance regulations by carrying out standard tasks to include shower head maintenance and disinfection, flushing of zip water taps, undertake quarterly smoke testing of fire alarm sensors at selected premises, undertake and record weekly Fire alarm tests at premises as requested.  There will be a requirement to cover for colleagues during absence, including TDC with regards to the opening of the premises and responding to security issues and major defects.

Carry out such other duties within the department as from time to time may be required, which are commensurate with the grading of this post

Comply at all times with the Code of Conduct for officers of the Authority and such other professional requirements as to standards of conduct.

The successful person, as a minimum, must:

• Possess a current full driving licens
• Have basic DIY skills and knowledge
• Work according to Health and Safety regulations in relation to the workplace
• Be able to work out of hours to provide cover where necessary

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs/ or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

To apply for the post, please submit your CV along with a covering letter to recruitment@syfire.gov.uk Your covering letter should explain how your knowledge and experience meet the criteria within the person specification. If you do not include this information, your application may not meet the requirements within the shortlisting criteria. Please limit your covering letter to a maximum of two A4 pages.

Your covering letter should explain how your knowledge and experience meet the criteria within the person specification.  If you do not include this information, your application may not meet the requirements within the shortlisting criteria.  Please limit your covering letter to a maximum of two A4 pages.

Closing date for applications is 09:00am hours on Monday 13th June 2022

All applications will be given equal consideration and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black or Minority Ethnic backgrounds (BME), women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) or are registered as disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce. SYFR also offer a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability and further details of this can be found on our website.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.

Station Manager B- Operational Flexi Duty

£45,861 per annum plus 20% Flexi-Duty System allowance

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is a high achieving, dynamic and progressive organisation. As part of this recruitment process the Strategic Leadership Team is looking for positive, talented and inspirational individuals who will be able to help shape and lead the organisation in the years to come, ensuring that the level of service offered to the communities of Derbyshire continues to be of the highest standard and represents best value.

The Service is looking to appoint individuals who have proven ability to be inspirational leaders and effective managers. Applicants must be able to demonstrate significant drive and the aspiration to continue to develop both themselves and the organisation. Candidates must also have the ability for creative thinking and be able to demonstrate resilience, courage and tenacity to see through change, whilst ensuring a commitment to inclusion across the organisation and the County.

This opportunity is open to substantive competent Wholetime Watch Managers looking for promotion and existing Wholetime Station Managers looking to transfer.

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

• Confident and effective communicator
• Outstanding team leader
• Have a positive attitude to change
• Able to influence and make decisions
• Commitment to development of self and others
• Commitment to Service Core Values and the National Core Code of Ethics
• Effective performance manager
• Successful performance when working at Watch / Station Manager managerial level.
• Commitment to inclusion across their organisation
• Demonstrable evidence of contributing to delivery of Fire and Rescue service plans
• All core skills current ‘in-ticket’ date
• Formal management qualification – i.e., Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) – Level 3 or equivalent
• Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Level 4 Certificate
• Substantive roles – minimum 2 papers, to include Certificate in Fire Service Operations (mandatory) and one other Level 4 paper (Refer to the IFE Service Procedure for accepted papers)
• Temporary roles – minimum Level 4 Certificate in Fire Service Operations

* Candidates awaiting results of the mandatory paper may apply.  Appointment will be subject to the successful acquisition of the qualification.

For substantive promotion candidates must be sector competent in Incident Command at Level 2 or successfully complete a Level 2 Incident command assessment following appointment.

If not already held, successful candidates will be expected to achieve an Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) – Level 5 or equivalent.

Additionally, successful applicants will have a thorough understanding of national and local fire service issues and be able to demonstrate the ability to assimilate information and make sound and reasoned decisions.

As this is a demanding role, applicants will need to show a high level of personal resilience and an ability to work under pressure.

Appointable candidates will remain on a hold list until the next process, normally a period of 12 months.

Appointments will be subject to individuals being able to provide operational cover and therefore live or be located (whilst on duty) within the County boundary of Derbyshire.   Station Managers operate on a Flexi-Duty rota. (Details can be found in the links below)

We offer family friendly policies, free car parking, health & wellbeing services, a discount scheme and eligibility to join the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme.

Guidance on the Pension implications of undertaking a promotion can be found in the attached guidance documents:

‘Pensions Implication of Temporary Promotion – Briefing Note for Candidates’ ‘Pensions and Tax – The Annual Allowance – Briefing Note for Candidates’

Successful applicants will have a DFRS provided car for business travel and to meet the requirements of the Officers rota arrangements. There is also an option for private use.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work, supporting and encouraging diversity through recruitment and the work we undertake.

Police security vetting procedures at Non Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) level 3 plus Security Clearance check (SC) will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

Operational employees are responsible for their own fitness, health and wellbeing. Fitness will need to be maintained in order for the role to be undertaken safely. Specifically, the fitness requirements must be met as detailed in the DFRS Fitness Policy.

If you would like further information about the role please contact service-centre@derbys-fire.gov.uk.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 26 June 2022.

Interviews and assessments will be commence 11 July 2022.

Safe and Well Technician (1x Permanent Contract)

Benefits:

Salary and Grade:  £22,129 – £25,927 per annum – Grade 3

Full time 37 hours per week

Location – Maidenhead Fire Station

Excellent annual leave allowance of 24 days plus bank holidays and Flexible working hours, Superb Pension Schemes available, onsite gym and parking facilities

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation with a reputation for excellence and investment in their employees, to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with flexible working hours that offer great work life balance.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service provides prevention, protection and response services across the county of Berkshire. It serves a diverse cultural population of 911,400 residents, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Together, we are committed to providing excellence in prevention of fire, protection from fire, and response to fire and other emergencies for the people of Royal Berkshire.

Are you interested in supporting communities within the Berkshire area prevent fires and ultimately help save lives? An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Service Delivery team as one of our ‘Safe and Well Technicians’.

Successful applicants will be required to uphold standards of safety, by undertaking safe and well home visits, which help enable vulnerable members of our communities to live safe and fulfilling lives.

Successful applicants will also be responsible for liaison with managers and staff at all levels, working effectively with colleagues across the three Service Delivery Hubs and those at our Service Headquarters, to ensure safety interventions are delivered promptly. Post holders will also be required to liaise with partner agencies.

The successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached. Specifically we are seeking individuals who enjoy serving the community and working well as part of a team.

The key focus of the role is:

• To make appointments with members of the public efficiently and professionally and carry out safe and well home visits, install smoke detectors and provide advice and guidance on preventing fires in the home.
• Assessment, provision and installation of a range of assistive technologies allowing individuals to live safely and independently in their own homes.
• To understand and implement the referral pathway processes and signpost to partner agencies, where need has been identified.
• To support the Service Delivery Hub and Adult Referral Programme (ARP) in the delivery of campaigns and events and to undertake specialist safe and well activities with partner agencies in support of individuals deemed most vulnerable.

Key role requirements:

• You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including an exceptional telephone manner due to the high engagement aspect of this role.
• Good time management when working to deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills – for example planning own workloads, be trustworthy and aware of responsibilities in regard to the confidential nature of the work.  Reliable, resilient and self-motivated with a friendly and approachable manner and be computer literate using Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook.
• You must be able to work at heights off a small ladder and able to work to install smoke alarms and other small items using hand tools.
• Have a flexible approach to working hours, which may encompass occasional evenings and weekend work.
• Holds and maintains a current manual driving licence (van provided for business use).

Application and selection process

If you are interested in applying for this position click Apply Now below.

A DBS check will be required for this job role.

For further details about the role please contact Nicola Smith (Prevention Manager) at smithn@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 9am on the 13th June

Anticipated start date: July/August 2022

It is anticipated that the assessment process will run week commencing 20th June

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

Please view our privacy notice via this link Applicant Privacy Statement

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, we want you to bring your whole self to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are more than just words for us. That’s why we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels included and respected, and where no one is unfairly discriminated against. All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Simply: Our community is varied and diverse. Our workforce should be too.

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, everyone is welcome.

To find out more: rbfrs.co.uk/EqualityDiversityInclusion

Paramedic Lead

Scale PO3 £40,578 – £43,570 per annum plus 10% On Call Allowance (£4057)

Full Time, Permanent

Based at Training Centre, Droitwich

Are you an experienced Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council?

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is undergoing significant cultural change as we work to make the organisation more effective, inclusive and transparent. We now seek a talented Paramedic to join our training team at this exciting time.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Training, you will lead the delivery of Pre-hospital care training to operational firefighters. This training incorporates First Response Emergency Care (FREC) to all operational personnel, first aid courses to non-operational personnel and bespoke training to specialist teams such as our Rope Rescue, Water Rescue and Urban Search and Rescue teams. As an integral member within the training directorate you will be instrumental in the development and delivery of casualty care training for initial and refresher courses such as Road Traffic Collision, Breathing Apparatus and Hazardous Material training.

About the Person

You will be a strong and inspiring leader with a proven track record of proactively managing change and providing focussed training services. We are seeking a Paramedic with experience in general management of a small team, cultural change and employee relations. Strong interpersonal skills, resilience and an organised approach are essential as the role demands a pragmatic approach in a challenging and changing environment.

The successful applicant will be a registered Paramedic with the Health Care Professions Council. You will have an in-depth and clear understanding of current best practice in Pre-hospital care and Joint Royal College Ambulance Liaison Committee Guidelines.

The role of Paramedic Lead requires an individual with a visible leadership style, excellent influencing skills and personal values aligned to those of Hereford & Worcester Fire And Rescue Service.

Additional Information

Whilst you will be required to work from our Training Centre, the role requires travel throughout the Two Counties and therefore a driving licence is essential.

As a caring organisation, we promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and can offer an excellent package, including:

• Scale PO3 salary £40,578 – £43,570 per annum.
• An additional payment of 10% (£4057) is payable to provide on call advice to operational fire crews.
• 28 days annual leave entitlement increasing to 33 days after five years’ continuous service (plus bank holidays).
• Access to a local government pension scheme.
• Flexi-time scheme allowing you to have an element of flexibility over your working hours.
• Free car parking.

If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you.

Apply online through WM Jobs, the closing date is 24 June 2022 at 11:59pm

Interviews will take place 20 – 21 July 2022.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact;

Station Commander Simon Cusack : 07827 990409

Please note we are unable to accept CV’s