Flexible-Working Community Safety & Fire Prevention Officer

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Onsite gym

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service in Berkshire is seeking a Community Safety Officer to join the Prevention Team in Reading. The role involves engaging with communities, delivering Safe and Well Visits, and providing tailored fire and wider safety advice to vulnerable residents.

You will assess risks, install and advise on safety equipment, work with partners, maintain records, and present information to groups. A UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety, safeguarding, data protection, sustainability, and equality/diversity inclusion.
• Current UK driving licence.
• Accurate record keeping and information sharing in line with data protection requirements.
• Ability to deliver presentations to small or medium sized groups.
• Able to work unsupervised and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assess fire and community safety risks and identify interventions.
• Provide, install, test and advise on fire safety equipment.
• Deliver tailored advice relating to fire safety, water safety, road safety and wider vulnerabilities.
• Work closely with internal teams and partner organisations to support vulnerable individuals.
• Analyse local information and intelligence to identify at‑risk people and communities.
• Help develop and maintain positive relationships with partner agencies and community groups.
• Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding and data protection requirements.

Skills

Driving Licence (UK)

Public Engagement

Presentation Skills

Independent Working

Community Safety

Job description

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service in Berkshire is seeking a Community Safety Officer to join the Prevention Team in Reading. The role involves engaging with communities, delivering Safe and Well Visits, and providing tailored fire and wider safety advice to vulnerable residents.

You will assess risks, install and advise on safety equipment, work with partners, maintain records, and present information to groups. A UK driving licence is required.