Youth Officer

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Annual leave 25 days

On-site parking

Health & wellbeing services

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a Youth Officer to join the Prevention Team and help shape youth engagement across Derbyshire. You will deliver youth programmes, develop confidence and life skills, and work with schools and partner agencies to support safer communities.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work (or equivalent) or demonstrable experience, with travel across Derbyshire and a pool vehicle provided. 37 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work (or equivalent) or demonstrable experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work (or equivalent)

Job description

Position: Youth Officer
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade E Salary £33,143 per annum
Location: Headquarters
Hours: 37 hours per week, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.
Department: Prevention
Reports to: Risk Reduction Manager
Closing date: midnight on Sunday 20th September 2026

About Us

At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we're more than an emergency service-we're a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it's responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.

We're proud to be one of the country's top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated 'Good' in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people? Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Youth Officer to join our Prevention Team and help shape the future of youth engagement across Derbyshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver innovative and impactful youth programmes that support young people to develop confidence, resilience and life skills while promoting safer communities. The successful candidate will work directly with young people, manage complex casework, collaborate with partner agencies and DFRS colleagues, and play a key role in safeguarding vulnerable young people and reducing anti-social behaviour.

To be successful in this role, you will hold an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work (or equivalent) or be able to demonstrate substantial relevant experience. You will have a good understanding of the issues affecting young people and a genuine commitment to helping them achieve positive outcomes.

Our Youth Team delivers a range of established and innovative programmes, including our countywide Fire Cadet Programme, the DFRS Youth Council, FireSafe and the YES (Youth Engagement Scheme) delivered in partnership with local schools. We also undertake outreach work within local communities to engage young people and support early intervention initiatives.

As a Youth Officer, you will have the opportunity to develop new projects and activities, influence the future direction of youth provision within the Service, and build strong relationships with schools, community organisations and partner agencies across the county.

The role requires travel throughout Derbyshire, for which a pool vehicle will be provided. You will work a flexible 37-hour week, including some evening and weekend work to support youth programmes and events.

Join us and help inspire, support and empower young people to reach their full potential while making Derbyshire safer together.

Please see the attached Job Description/Person Specification for more information about this exciting role.

Required Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience:

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work (or equivalent) or demonstrable experience

What We Offer in Return

We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here's what you can expect when you join us:

• Flexible working hours.
• Family friendly policies.
• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing 30 days after 5 years' service.
• Free, secure on-site car parking.
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
• Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card.
• Employee support networks.
• Enhanced maternity pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
• Occupational sick pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months' full & 6 months' half after 5 years' service.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions.
• Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

Due to the sensitive nature of the duties that the postholder will be expected to undertake, an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.