Fire Cadet Instructor – South Wales Fire & Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community safety organization in Wales seeks a Fire Cadet instructor to mentor and support young people aged 13-16 in developing essential skills. The role involves conducting interactive activities that foster teamwork and self-discipline. Flexible work hours are available with contracts ranging from 50 to 100 hours per annum. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and enjoy working with youth.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 13-16.
• Ability to support personal and social skills development.
• Willingness to participate in training and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor young people as Fire Cadets.
• Facilitate activities that promote self-discipline and teamwork.
• Assist in learning styles and paperwork linked to qualifications.

Skills

Youth mentoring

Communication skills

Teamwork

Social skills development

Job description

Overview

Fire Cadets is South Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s flagship youth activity for individuals aged 13 – 16 years. The programme offers young people insight into working within an emergency service, with fun and inclusive opportunities to develop personal and social skills through activities that promote self-discipline, teamwork and citizenship. The programme also provides opportunities to gain awards and work towards a recognised qualification.

Responsibilities

As a Fire Cadet instructor, you will be required to support and mentor young people in developing their skills, knowledge and personal development to enable them to become effective role models in the community and progress positively onto education, employment, or further training. You will support the Fire Cadets through a range of learning styles, including paperwork linked to the qualification and basic firefighter drill ground activities. Throughout your time in this role, you will be supported by a Unit Manager and have opportunities for relevant training and qualifications.

Work pattern and activities

As a Fire Cadet Instructor, there is the opportunity to work at various stations on different evenings. The programme runs in line with the school academic year, with the option to participate in a range of outdoor activities, charitable events, camps, competitions and social trips during school holidays and weekends.

Locations, hours and contact

• Aberbargoed – Tuesday
• Abergavenny – Thursday
• Barry – Tuesday
• Caerphilly – Tuesday
• Cwmbran – Tuesday
• Ely – Tuesday
• Malpas – Monday
• Merthyr Tydfil – Tuesday
• Roath – Monday
• Tonypandy – Thursday
• Tredegar – Monday
• *These days may be subject to change.

• Salary: £14.27 per hour

• Hours of Work: Individual contracts are available for 50 hours, 75 hours and 100 hours per annum, spread over a maximum of 40 weeks per year.

• Directorate: Community Safety & Partnerships

Contact

For further information please contact:

Steve Gallagher: [e-mail] / 07769 135738
Chris Munday: [e-mail] / 07796 356757