SafetyWorks Team Member - Fixed Term Maternity Cover

TYNEWEARFRS; North East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire and rescue service in the North East of England is seeking a SafetyWorks Team Member for a 10-month maternity cover. The role involves delivering fire safety messages, engaging with children and community groups, and managing training content. Candidates should demonstrate experience in training delivery and community engagement. The position is based at SafetyWorks in Newcastle with outreach duties across Tyne and Wear, offering a salary between £32,061 to £33,699 per annum with benefits.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in delivering training and development activities to children and young people.
• Ability to coordinate various activities effectively.
• Skilled in communicating with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Create and update training materials based on best practices.
• Lead sessions to engage diverse audiences.
• Evaluate learning outcomes and maintain documentation.

Skills

Delivering training and development activities to children and young people

Coordinating a wide range of activities

Communicating effectively with diverse community members

Developing effective partnerships

Managing administrative tasks

Job description

SafetyWorks! Team Member – Maternity Cover Fixed Term 10 months

£32,061 to £33,699 per annum + benefits (Pro rata)

About the role

We are seeking to fill a 10‑month fixed‑term vacancy to cover maternity leave for the role of SafetyWorks Team Member.

Reporting directly to the SafetyWorks Manager, you will be responsible for delivering key fire safety and personal safety messages, working alongside multiple partners to engage school‑aged children and various community groups across Tyne and Wear.

The post holder will be based at SafetyWorks, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service’s interactive safety centre in Newcastle upon Tyne, with occasional outreach work in schools across Tyne and Wear.

You will be expected to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviour, championing these values in 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

As a SafetyWorks Team Member you will:

• Review existing content and research promising practice, creating and updating training materials that reflect best practice and current legislation.
• Lead practical and theoretical sessions to diverse audiences, ensuring engagement and understanding.
• Evaluate learning outcomes through formal and informal assessment methods to measure effectiveness.
• Complete essential documentation, maintain accurate records, and support programme coordination.

Experience and Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

• Delivering training and development activities to children and young people.
• Coordinating a wide range of activities.
• Communicating effectively with all members of the community including children, young people, vulnerable older people and other diverse groups.
• Developing effective partnerships.
• Managing a high volume of administrative tasks.

The Selection Process

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

• Advert closes – 19th December 2025 12:00
• Notification of shortlist – 22nd December 2025
• Interview – 8th January 2026

Please submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description. Further details can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk.

For further information about the role, please contact Lucy Fisher, SafetyWorks Manager at [e-mail].

Reasonable Adjustments

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to supporting and promoting people with disabilities in the workplace. If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment processes, please contact us by email at [e-mail].

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Pre‑Employment Checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre‑employment screening process which includes an Enhanced DBS check relevant to the role, completion of an occupational health medical and a substance abuse test. Right‑to‑work and reference checks will also be conducted.