Community Prevention Team Lead

WFS Patron; Winsford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking & on-site gym

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a highly motivated Community Prevention Team Lead to guide a team of Prevention Advocates. You will work with partners and fire station personnel to deliver home fire safety, road safety and other key messages to communities across Cheshire, with a focus on those most at risk.

You will need strong leadership, communication and presentation skills, plus the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least GCSE level, including English and Mathematics.
• Full driving licence required.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends when required.
• Experience working with the public, especially vulnerable people, is essential.
• Understanding frontline community safety interventions is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Prevention Advocates.
• Oversee delivery of home fire safety, road safety and other safety messages to residents and pupils across Cheshire, focusing on those most at risk.
• Collaborate with external agencies and fire station personnel to deliver prevention activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Time management

Public engagement

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Higher national qualification in a care-based subject

Job description

Community Prevention Team Lead

Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service PreventionDepartment

Starting Salary of£35,570within theSalary ScaleSO1range£35,570– £37,563per annumbased on experience

37hours per week

Permanent

this position is based in an open plan office in HQ

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for a highly motivated and committed Prevention Team Leader to join the Prevention Team. Working alongside other Prevention Team Leaders and reporting to the Prevention Lead, you will lead and support a team of Prevention Advocates. Working in partnership with external agencies and fire station personnel, you will oversee the delivery of home fire safety, road safety and other key safety messages to residents and pupils across Cheshire, with a particular focus on supporting those most at risk.

You will need excellent leadership, motivational, interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate confidently with colleagues, partners and members of the community. You will be organised, able to prioritise and manage competing demands, work with limited supervision and contribute effectively as part of a wider Prevention leadership team. Experience of working with the public, particularly vulnerable people, together with an understanding of frontline community safety-led interventions, is essential.

You will be educated to at least GCSE level, including Grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics, and hold a full driving licence. The role requires flexibility to work across a variety of community settings, including evenings and weekends when required. If you are passionate about prevention, can inspire and support others, and want to make a positive difference to communities across Cheshire, we would like to hear from you.

In addition to the above you will need:

• Higher national qualification in a care based subject or equivalent relevant experience
• supporting vulnerable communities.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise
• Knowledge/experience of working with the public, in particular engaging with vulnerable people
• Understanding/ knowledge of frontline community safety led interventions
• The ability to work flexibly including evenings and weekends
• Working to achieve delivery targets.

CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parkingandon-sitegym.

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found on our website.

Closing Date for Applications:9:00am 6th November 2026

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that willassistyou in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests forworkplaceadjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email:[e-mail]

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults,childrenand young people safe from harm inall ofthe work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive leadership team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from groups historically underrepresented in the fire and rescue service. We value a broad range of perspectives and experiences, and welcome candidates who candemonstratethe strategic insight, leadership capability, and commitment to excellence that this role demands.