Volunteer Police Cadet Leaders - South Gloucestershire, Bristol

Avon And Somerset Constabulary; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local law enforcement agency in the United Kingdom seeks a Volunteer Police Cadet Leader. In this role, you will deliver engaging sessions, support cadets at community events, and create a safe environment for sharing concerns. A 5-year checkable history in the UK is required, along with the ability to positively interact with young people. Training will be provided, making this a rewarding opportunity to impact your community significantly. Sessions take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during term time.

Benefits

Full uniform provided

Training and support

Opportunity to build relationships

Qualifications

• 5 year 'checkable history' in the UK.
• Ability to work with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fun weekly interactive sessions.
• Support cadets at community events and policing activities.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment for cadets.
• Plan and prepare for weekly sessions.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver fun weekly interactive sessions and be a positive role model
• Support cadets at community events, visits to police teams and at policing activities.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment where all cadets are welcomed and able to share any concerns.
• Plan and prepare for weekly sessions and other activities which sometimes take place on weekends.

Benefits

• Full uniform including everything you need for outdoor activities in all weathers.
• Training and support to develop your skills and a unique insight into modern policing.
• An opportunity to build positive relationships with cadets and colleagues.

Schedule

Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm during term time in South Gloucestershire at Patchway Police Centre, Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS34 6PY.

Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm during term time in Central Bristol at Kenneth Steele House, Feeder Road, Bristol. BS2 OTQ.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year 'checkable history' in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

Training & Support

No prior knowledge of policing is required, as we will provide all the necessary training and resources.

You will be supported by local policing teams and the Citizens in Policing team, who will stay in regular contact to assist with any questions you may have. Additionally, you will have access to a handbook and toolkit for guidance and support.

This role is incredibly rewarding, offering you the opportunity to make a real difference and positively impact the lives of young people in your community.

Application

Please take a look at the attached document to learn more.

Don’t assume that we know anything about you! There is plenty of space, so tell us about your knowledge, skills and experience from all areas of your life that relate to being a Volunteer Police Cadet Leader.

Your electronic recruitment system asks you to provide 5 years of employment history – please disregard this.

As part of our Safer Recruitment procedures you must provide details of ALL employment, education, voluntary roles you have ever held and details about any gaps when you were not working or studying. The system will allow you to add as many roles as you need to.

Interview & Assessment

We will ask you to deliver a 15 minute activity with a cadet group & then you will have an interview. Date to be confirmed.

References & Vetting

Avon and Somerset Police are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes.

This role requires that at least one of your references is able to comment on your interactions with children and/or young people in a personal, voluntary or employment capacity. Please ensure that you consider this when completing your application.

Completing an enhanced DBS is required and a check of the list of those barred from working with children will also be carried out.