SafetyWorks Team Member – Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Networking Women in the Fire Service; North East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire and rescue service is looking for a SafetyWorks Team Member for a maternity cover role. This 10-month fixed-term position involves delivering key fire safety and personal safety messages to school-aged children and various community groups across Tyne and Wear. Essential experience includes training delivery and a commitment to inclusivity and ethical behavior. The role may involve outreach work in schools and requires effective communication with diverse groups.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Access to a staff gym

Ample free parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of delivering practical and theoretical training.
• Ability to coordinate activities and develop effective partnerships.
• Strong communication skills with children, young people, and diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Create and update training materials based on best practices.
• Lead engaging training sessions for diverse audiences.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Delivering training and development activities

Communicating effectively with diverse groups

Managing administrative tasks

Job description

SafetyWorks! Team Member – Maternity Cover Fixed Term for 10 months

£32,061 to £33,699 per annum + benefits

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.

Essential requirements include experience working with young people, delivering both theoretical and practical training, and carrying out associated administrative tasks. Knowledge of the fire service and partner agencies, as well as experience in health and safety and equality, diversity, and inclusion, would be advantageous.

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

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviour 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.

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose‑built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.

As a SafetyWorks Team Member you will:

• Review existing content and research promising practice, to create and update training materials and content 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, maintaining accurate records, and supporting programme coordination.

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 and young people, vulnerable older people and other diverse groups.
• Developing effective partnerships.
• Managing a high volume of administrative tasks.

The Selection Process

Stage Timeline*

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

*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to 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 information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

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

Reasonable Adjustments

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and this means we are committed to employing, supporting and promoting people with disabilities in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment processes, please contact us by email and we will review your request. All requests must be sent to [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. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.

Please submit your application form by no later than 12 noon on 19th December 2025.