Hybrid Fire Safety & Safeguarding Advisor

Hertfordshire County Council; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a Home Fire Safety & Safeguarding Advisor to join the Prevention team within Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. You will carry out home fire safety visits, assess risks, and provide practical safety advice to vulnerable residents across the county.

The role combines community-based visits with station work and remote administration, requires travel, and offers a starting salary of £28,608 with progression to £32,046 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience of working directly with members of the public in a community, safeguarding or risk‑related role.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage empathetically and build trust.
• Experience of identifying vulnerability and making appropriate referrals or interventions.
• Ability to work independently, manage your own workload and prioritise effectively.
• Good IT skills, with experience of maintaining accurate records and using data systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Home Fire Safety Visits, focusing on those most at risk using data and local insight.
• Assess fire risks in the home while spotting any wider safeguarding or vulnerability concerns.
• Provide clear, practical and personalised advice to help residents stay safe and make positive changes.
• Install and maintain smoke alarms and other life‑saving safety equipment.
• Take ownership of your area, acting as a key point of contact for local stations and communities.
• Identify when individuals need extra support and make safeguarding referrals or connect them with partner services.

Skills

Public engagement

Safeguarding experience

Risk assessment

Independent worker

IT literacy

Job description

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a Home Fire Safety & Safeguarding Advisor to join the Prevention team within Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. You will carry out home fire safety visits, assess risks, and provide practical safety advice to vulnerable residents across the county.

The role combines community-based visits with station work and remote administration, requires travel, and offers a starting salary of £28,608 with progression to £32,046 per annum.