Prevention and Education District Team Member

Government of The United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Prevention and Education District Team Member to enhance community safety through education and engagement in Newcastle upon Tyne. Responsibilities include conducting safety checks, delivering educational sessions, and working with diverse community partners. The ideal candidate is committed to inclusivity and possesses strong communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and communities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High commitment to inclusivity and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the community to conduct home safety education.
• Work with partners to support vulnerable community members.
• Attend community events to deliver information.

Skills

Community engagement

Communication skills

Presentation skills

IT skills

Education

Eligibility for community safety advisor apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Prevention and Education District Team Member, reporting to District Team Leader, Sharon Robson. District team members will work in one of three service districts, based in the north, east or west of the county. Under the guidance of the District Team Leaders, you will deliver our strategic goals by delivering the Community Safety agenda through community engagement, including safe and well checks, schools' education, attendance at fetes, fairs and other community events and delivery of the juvenile fire setters education programme. Successful applicants will, subject to eligibility, undertake a community safety advisor apprenticeship as part of their training for this role. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day-to-day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct. We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the community to carry out home safety education and Safe and well checks.
• Work with partners to ensure vulnerable community members get the support they need.
• Conduct home safety education sessions with community members and schools as needed.
• Attend fairs, fetes and events to represent the service and deliver information.
• Deliver clear written and verbal communication; develop and present information effectively.
• Well-developed presentation and Information Technology skills.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and members of the local community.
• Deliver advice both theoretically and practically.
• Undertake a variety of administrative tasks.
• Handle sensitive data in accordance with data protection principles.
• Work effectively as part of a team or as an individual.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Eligibility to undertake a community safety advisor apprenticeship as part of training (where applicable).
• Commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and high ethical standards, and the ability to champion these values in day-to-day work.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and communities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and IT skills.