Fire Safety Advisor

Job Title

Home Fire Safety Advisor

Contract
:
Permanent

Salary
:
Grade 5 (£28,598 – £31,022) pro‑ratio; part‑time equivalent (£17,159 – £18,614)

Hours
:
Full Time – 37 hours per week;
Part Time – 22.2 hours per week

Work Pattern
:
Mon‑Thurs 8:30‑4:30, Fri 8:30‑4:00

Location
:
Barnsley and/or Doncaster District

• Plan and deliver high‑risk Home Fire Safety Visits and manage single‑agency cases.
• Collaborate with partners to support individuals with complex needs and make safeguarding referrals as required.
• Accurately record case activity, escalating complex cases to the Senior Home Fire Safety Advisor.
• Engage with vulnerable individuals, demonstrating interpersonal skills, professional judgement, empathy and resilience.
• Work with local authorities, health services, voluntary organisations and other agencies to ensure joined‑up interventions.
• Support wider prevention activity, including community engagement events and campaigns.
• Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice to support wellbeing and professional development.
• Work up to 6 evenings and 10 weekend days per year, scheduled in advance and remunerated under Green Book terms.

The role requires individuals who can work with a high degree of autonomy, manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and collaborate within a Prevention team.

• 28 days annual leave (pro‑ratio) plus Bank Holidays; increases with length of service up to 37 days (45 days with Bank Holidays).
• Free on‑site gyms, cycle 2 scheme, emergency services discounts, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with personal contributions 5.5%–12.5%.
• Flexi‑time attendance scheme, up to 13 days accrued in a year; alternative work patterns where feasible.
• Access to TransaveUK credit union.

We welcome applications from individuals who identify as Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, LGBT+ and persons with disabilities and offer part‑time or job‑share arrangements where possible.

All staff are required to undergo successful pre‑employment screening including immigration checks, references, medical screening and a standard DBS check; roles involving regulated activity will require enhanced DBS.