Home Fire Safety Advisors

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is seeking a Home Fire Safety Advisor to deliver targeted home safety interventions across communities. You will plan high-risk visits, work with vulnerable individuals, and accurately record case activity to reduce fire risk and promote safer behaviours.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and resilience to support those most at risk. You will collaborate with local authorities and health services to ensure joined-up safeguarding where needed.

Job description

This is a vital frontline role focused on safeguarding and protecting vulnerable individuals through the delivery of targeted, high quality home safety interventions across South Yorkshire. Home Fire Safety Advisors work directly with individuals, families and communities to identify and reduce fire risk, promote safer behaviours, and ensure appropriate support is in place for those most at risk of harm or neglect.

The role involves planning and delivering high risk Home Fire Safety Visits, managing single agency cases, and working closely with partner organisations to support individuals with complex needs. You will be responsible for accurately recording case activity, making safeguarding referrals where required, and escalating complex cases to the Senior Home Fire Safety Advisor in line with organisational procedures.

You will regularly engage with vulnerable individuals, requiring strong interpersonal skills, professional judgement and the ability to work with empathy and resilience. The role includes partnership working with local authorities, health services, voluntary organisations and other agencies to ensure joined up, effective interventions.