Specialist Practitioner Prevention

• Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
• Address: Working Countywide across Suffolk, based in Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU
• Salary: £29,542 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week with occasional weekend working, flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change.

As a Specialist Practitioner in the Fire Prevention Team of the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
, you'll see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are seeking passionate, community focused Specialist Practitioners to join our dedicated Fire Prevention Team.

This is your chance to make a real difference working across the county to protect those most at risk, inspire safer living, and help keep Suffolk's communities safe, informed, and resilient.

• This role will primarily focus on delivering Home Fire Safety Visits to at-risk adults and families across Suffolk in their homes, providing Fire Safety advice to those individuals.
• This role also works collaboratively with partner agencies to address health, wellbeing, and safeguarding concerns, especially in cases involving vulnerabilities such as hoarding, domestic violence, and enhanced care needs.
• Furthermore, this role attends events as a speaker or exhibitor to provide Home Fire Safety advice, promote prevention methods, and share knowledge with the community.
• This role will also be involved in the delivery of education to all age groups, encompassing Road Safety, Fire Safety, Water Safety, Arson Reduction and Anti‑Social behaviour reduction using as dedicated education resources and vehicles.
• The individual in this role will manage and maintain resources such as vehicles, safety and education equipment and various IT systems, ensuring accurate recording, stock availability, and equipment security.
• The individual in this role will maintain accurate records, participate in ongoing personal development, attend team meetings, and contribute to improving policies and multi‑agency reporting processes.

• Qualifications in English, Maths at GCSE level C or equivalent (Essential).
• A Strong ability to identify risk, assess individual needs, and apply appropriate, tailored solutions.
• To be a confident communicator able to present learning to diverse groups, converse effectively with customers and partners, and accurately report key safety information.
• To be a competent user of IT systems including Word, Excel, and Outlook, with knowledge of recording processes for vulnerable individuals.
• A comprehensive understanding of Community Safety and the ability to influence, implement, and adapt to change when needed.
• An effective problem solver with both practical and analytical skills.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP), which you can find in the

How to apply

section towards the bottom of this advert.

The Prevention Team is responsible for keeping communities safe by delivering Home Fire Safety support, including visiting at risk residents, offering tailored fire safety advice, working with partners such as Social Care and Housing, and attending community events. They also provide education to all age groups on topics such as road and fire safety, arson and anti social behaviour reduction, and water safety, helping to prevent harm and promote safer behaviours across the community.

The Home Fire Safety focus is centred on protecting vulnerable and at risk residents through proactive prevention activity. This includes carrying out Home…