Home Safety Assistant

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service in Exeter is seeking a Home Safety Assistant to help protect vulnerable people in their homes. This permanent, part-time role (29.6 hours per week) offers a starting salary of £24,412 per year, rising to £26,495 with progression.

You will join the busy Home Safety Team at Service Headquarters, contributing to safe homes across Devon and Somerset and supporting our disability-confident mission by delivering practical safety visits and guidance on fire

Qualifications

• Compassionate, organised and resilient.
• Passion for helping vulnerable people stay safe at home.

Job description

Contract: Permanent, part time (29.6 hours per week).

Salary: Starting salary of £24,412 per annum (29.6 hours per week) rising annually to £26,495 per annum. Full time equivalent salary range is £30,515 - £33,119.

Are you passionate about helping vulnerable people stay safe in their homes? We are looking for a compassionate, organised and resilient Home Safety Assistant to join our busy Home Safety Team at our Service Headquarters in Exeter.

At Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, our vision is to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies and create safer communities. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference supporting some of the most vulnerable people across Devon and Somerset.

• Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Home Safety Assistant

Company: Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Salary: £24,412 to £26,495 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Exeter, EX3 0NW Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 22 Oct 2026 Closing date: 5 Nov 2026

Summary

Contract: Permanent, part time (29.6 hours per week).

Location: Service Headquarters, Exeter, EX3 0NW

Salary: Starting salary of £24,412 per annum (29.6 hours per week) rising annually to £26,495 per annum. Full time equivalent salary range is £30,515 - £33,119.

Are you passionate about helping vulnerable people stay safe in their homes? We are looking for a compassionate, organised and resilient Home Safety Assistant to join our busy Home Safety Team at our Service Headquarters in Exeter.

At Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, our vision is to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies and create safer communities. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference supporting some of the most vulnerable people across Devon and Somerset.

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.