Prevention Officer (Adults, Children & Young People Temporary)

WMFS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire service in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Prevention Officer to manage a complex caseload and deliver prevention interventions in community settings. You will engage with adults and children to reduce fire risk and enhance safety and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a background in health and social care, along with experience working with vulnerable groups. This role includes flexible working arrangements and offers access to a range of benefits, including fitness and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Free on-site gym facilities

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults, children, and young people in reducing vulnerability to fire.
• Ability to work with complex needs individuals.
• Enthusiastic and compassionate with strong administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload across varied settings.
• Provide support and guidance for West Midlands communities.
• Collaborate with partner professionals to reduce fire risk.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Experience with vulnerable populations

Computer literacy

Ability to deliver fire risk interventions

Education

Qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Description

Prevention Officer (Adults Children & Young People - Temporary) Indicative Technical 3A Publish date : 30 September 2025 Closing date : 8 October 12 : 00pm Salary : 28142 - 29540 Hours : Full-time Overview

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England serving an area of 902km square and a population of more than 2.9 million people.

Our vision is Making the West Midlands safer stronger and healthier.

This vision and the strategic goals outlined in Our Strategy are what drives the people professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.

An exciting opportunity for a Prevention Officer has arisen based in the Prevention Delivery Team.

Under the leadership of the Prevention Officer Team Leaderyou will manage your case load to deliver community-based visits to deliver prevention and education interventions in a range of settings including in peoples homes and educational establishments. You will work with adults with a range of complex needs aiding them to reduce the risk of fire in their homes. You will also work withchildren and young people who may have complex needs. They could display fire setting behaviour or have an unhealthy interest in fire so youll provide education around actions and consequences.

You will have a passion for supporting those with multiple complex needs and be comfortable carrying a defined case load working with professionals who have shared responsibilities for your clients health and support needs. Your interventions will support individuals and reduce their risk and vulnerability to fire improving their health safety wellbeing and quality of life. Youll also be a team player and comfortable working in a variety of settings .

Responsibilities

• work across varied settings (homes schools centres PRUs) managing a caseload with ongoing support for complex fire-related risks
• provide accessible support advice and guidance for diverse West Midlands communities
• collaborate with partner professionals to improve health safety wellbeing and reduce fire risk / vulnerability
• undertake any necessary training that the role requires.

Essential Skills

• ability to deliver interventions that reduce fire risk and vulnerability while improving health safety wellbeing and quality of life
• strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with individuals with complex needs
• experience supporting adults children and young people to reduce vulnerability to fire
• enthusiastic compassionate and skilled in administration
• full driving licence
• ability to contribute to developing new systems and processes to enhance Prevention activities and education
• computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office 365 (Teams Word Excel PowerPoint) and maintaining accurate digital case notes.

Desirable Skills

• qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• experience in community safety and / or health and wellbeing
• fire safety tutoring level 3 (open college network
• knowledge of National Curriculum Local Education Authorities and Academy networks
• educational experience with young people and adults
• BSL interpretation skills with relevant qualifications.

Benefits

• flexible and agile working arrangements
• free on-site gym facilities
• free on-site parking.

We also offer access to an in-house occupational health (OH) facility including OH health and fitness advisors sports therapists physiotherapists cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.

Additional employee benefits

• 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme
• wellbeing programmes
• blue light discounts across many retailers through partner schemes
• Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee) with access to discounted products and services.

Diversity

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under‑represented in our service we particularly encourage applications from these groups.

Pre‑Employment Checks

WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. We expect the same of every staff member. Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre‑employment checks including - where applicable - relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check qualifications medical clearance identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

How to apply

To apply please complete the application questions outlining your skills and experiences in line with the job description (linked below).

Send your CV and answer the questions detailing previous experience to outline your suitability for the role.

Questions

If you have any questions about the role please contact Rebecca Lee by email at