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Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service; Lymm; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Holiday entitlement

Training and development

Free parking

On-site gym

Job summary

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service in the WA13 0TE area is advertising an Education Officer role. You will manage and deliver Early Intervention programmes for at-risk youth across Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton and Warrington.

The post requires designing engaging sessions, building partnerships, and coordinating referrals. Some duties may occur evenings or weekends; travel and a service vehicle are provided.

Qualifications

• Duties include planning and delivering Early Intervention sessions.
• Coordinate referrals and recruitment to maximise participation.
• Be a positive role model and mentor to young people.
• Ensure welfare and safety in learning environments and maintain checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Early Intervention programmes tailored to local needs.
• Coordinate referrals to maximise participation across Cheshire areas.
• Be a trusted mentor helping young people overcome barriers and build resilience.
• Maintain health and safety checks of buildings and equipment; complete required paperwork.

Job description

Education Officer

Company: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

Salary: £29,542 to £32,046 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: WA13 0TE

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 8 Sept 2026

Closing date: 18 Sept 2026

Starting Salary of £29,542 within the Salary Scale 5 range £29,542 - £32,046 per annum based on experience

37 hours per week

Permanent

This role will be based at Safety Central, however, will require travel to different locations across the county to deliver Early Intervention programmes. A Service vehicle will be available.

The main purpose of this role is to manage and deliver an Early Intervention Programme for ‘at risk’ young people across the unitary areas of Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton and Warrington.

The post holder will be responsible for designing and delivering engaging educational sessions, events and activities that build resilience, promote positive behaviour and encourage lasting behaviour change among young people participating in the programme.

The role will also involve developing and maintaining effective relationships with partner organisations to establish robust referral pathways into the programme, as well as identifying and coordinating appropriate subject matter experts to support the delivery of sessions.

At times, the post holder may also be required to support or lead a range of other programmes and interventions delivered by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. These may include Fire Setter interventions, The King’s Trust Team programme and associated residentials, Safety Central programmes, and other events delivered to children, young people and adults across Cheshire, as required.

Some programmes, sessions and events may take place during evenings or at weekends. The post holder will therefore be required to work flexibly outside of normal core hours when necessary to meet the needs of the service and the communities it supports.

Duties of this role will include:

Planning and delivering engaging Early Intervention programmes tailored to individual needs, aligned with CFRS priorities, the NFCC Early Intervention Framework and Local Area Agreement targets. Ensure young people have access to relevant, high-quality learning resources.

Coordinate referrals and recruitment to maximise participation from targeted young people and ensure programmes reach those who will benefit most.

Be a positive role model and trusted mentor, supporting young people to overcome barriers, challenge behaviours and life choices, improve personal safety and build the confidence, resilience and skills needed for future progression.

Ensure the welfare of all staff, volunteers, visitors, partners, and attendees of programmes by making sure the learning environment remains clean and safe by conducting daily, weekly health and safety checks of buildings and vehicles, and audio-visual equipment, reporting any concerns or defects immediately.

To complete and maintain all the relevant paperwork required in relation to the delivery of Early Intervention Provision as needed by the service, the partners, and in accordance with the funding requirements. In particular records of each individual’s performance and progress, to demonstrate the level of achievement to the awarding bodies

CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parking and on-site gym.

Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: [e-mail]

Applications for part-time and job share working will be considered for this post.

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups such as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those with non-traditional career paths.

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