Prevention Practitioner

WMFS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local emergency service in Birmingham is seeking a Prevention Practitioner to deliver targeted education programmes. The role involves facilitating safety sessions, working with volunteers, and assisting with administrative tasks. Candidates should possess experience in delivering educational workshops and strong interpersonal skills. This part-time position offers flexible hours and various employee benefits, including gym access and wellness programs.

Benefits

Free on-site gym facilities

Free on-site parking

Access to occupational health services

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing programmes

Blue-light discounts

Discounted sports and welfare products

Qualifications

• Experience delivering workshops or educational sessions to children, young people, adults or community groups.
• Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good administrative and digital skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and facilitate prevention education programmes.
• Assist with administrative tasks and volunteer training.
• Maintain professional standards and manage workload effectively.

Skills

Experience delivering workshops

Strong teamwork skills

Good administrative skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Prevention Practitioner (Temporary)

Publish date: Tuesday 4 November 2025

Closing date: Tuesday 18 November 2025

Salary: 26,403 – 27,694 Pro Rata (Term time)

Hours: 12 hours per week, 2 days a week 9.30am‑3.30pm, 30 weeks 2 days term time (two days negotiable)

Overview

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England serving an area of 902 km² 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 drive the professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Prevention team as a Prevention Practitioner. Working under the direction of the Prevention Education Delivery Officer and day‑to‑day supervision of the Lead Practitioner, this role focuses on delivering high‑quality targeted education programmes that support the Prevention Strategy and Community Risk Management Plan.

The postholder will work closely with Prevention Advocate Volunteers to deliver engaging and inclusive safety education sessions across WMFS sites and a range of external educational settings. This part‑time, term‑time only role involves helping to deliver prevention education to those most at risk and vulnerable to fires and other emergencies across the West Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and facilitate prevention education programmes, supporting the Lead Practitioner with setup, delivery and closure of sessions.
• Assist with administrative tasks, volunteer training and the promotion of prevention education and the Safeside Centre.
• Maintain professional standards by managing workload effectively, following safeguarding practices, and keeping skills and knowledge up to date.

Essential skills or experience

• Experience delivering workshops or educational sessions to children, young people, adults or community groups, including working with diverse audiences.
• Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills with a flexible and supportive approach.
• Good administrative and digital skills and a willingness to learn and develop further.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable skills or experience

• Strong interpersonal skills with an understanding and empathetic approach to others.
• The ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Free on‑site gym facilities.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Access to an in‑house occupational health facility including health and fitness advisors, sports therapists, physiotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.
• 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.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the application questions outlining your skills and experiences in line with the job description (linked below). If you have any questions about the role or would like an informal discussion, please contact Rebecca Lee on [email/phone].

Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre‑employment checks, including relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, medical clearance, identity and right‑to‑work verification, and are required to provide two suitable references.