Prevention Practitioner

Description

Prevention Practitioner (Temporary)

Technical 3B
Publish date:
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Closing date:
Tuesday 18 November 2025
Salary: 26,403 - 27,694 Pro Rata
Term time: 30 weeks 2 days a week 9.30am to 3.30pm

Hours:

12 hours per week (two days are negotiable).

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England serving an area of 902km square and a population of more than 2.9 million people.

Our vision is "Making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier."

This vision and the strategic goals outlined in Our Strategy drive the professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Prevention team as a Prevention Practitioner. Working under the direction of the Prevention Education Delivery Officer and day‑to‑day supervision of the Lead Practitioner, this role focuses on delivering high‑quality targeted education programmes that support the Prevention Strategy and Community Risk Management Plan.

The postholder will work closely with Prevention Advocate Volunteers to deliver engaging and inclusive safety education sessions across WMFS sites and a range of external educational settings. This part‑time term‑time‑only role involves helping to deliver prevention education to those most at risk and vulnerable to fires and other emergencies across the West Midlands.

• Deliver and facilitate prevention education programmes supporting the Lead Practitioner with setup, delivery and closure of sessions.
• Assist with administrative tasks, volunteer training and the promotion of prevention education and the Safeside Centre.
• Maintain professional standards by managing workload effectively, following safeguarding practices and keeping skills and knowledge up to date.

• Experience delivering workshops or educational sessions to children, young people, adults or community groups, including working with diverse audiences.
• Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills with a flexible and supportive approach.
• Good administrative and digital skills and a willingness to learn and develop further.
• A full UK driving licence.

• Strong interpersonal skills with an understanding and empathetic approach to others.
• The ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.

• Free on‑site gym facilities.
• Free on‑site parking.

We also offer access to an in‑house occupational health (OH) facility including OH health and fitness advisors, sports therapists, physiotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Wellbeing programmes.
• Blue light discounts across many retailers through partner schemes.
• Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee) with access to discounted products and services.

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However, as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under‑represented in our service, we particularly encourage applications from these groups.

WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect the same of every staff member. Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre‑employment checks, including, where applicable, relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications, medical clearance, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

To apply please complete the application questions outlining your skills and experiences in line with the job description (linked below).

If you have any questions about the role or would like an informal discussion please contact Rebecca Lee on.

Employment Type:

Part-Time