Prevention Officer (Adults, Children & Young People) 14 views

Publish date: 10 April 2026

Closing date: 28 April 2026 at 12noon 

Salary: £28,142.00 – £29,540.00

Hours: 37 hours Full-time

Overview

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902km square and a population of more than 2.9 million people.

Our vision is ‘Making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier’. 

This vision and the strategic goals outlined in ‘Our Strategy’ are what drives the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.

Under the leadership of the Community Outreach Team Leader, you will manage your case load to deliver community-based visits to deliver prevention and education interventions in a range of settings, including in people’s homes and educational establishments. You will work with adults with a range of complex needs, aiding them to reduce the risk of fire in their homes. You will also work with children and young people who may have complex needs. They could display fire setting behaviour or have an unhealthy interest in fire, so you’ll provide education around actions and consequences.

You will have a passion for supporting those with multiple complex needs, and be comfortable carrying a defined case load, working with professionals who have shared responsibilities for your client’s health and support needs. Your interventions will support individuals, and reduce their risk and vulnerability to fire, improving their health, safety, wellbeing and quality of life. You’ll also be a team player, and comfortable working in a variety of settings. 

Responsibilities

As an individual with a passion for supporting those with multiple complex needs, fire setting behaviours and unhealthy behaviours with fire, specifically you will:

• work across varied settings (homes, schools, centres, PRUs) managing a caseload with ongoing support for complex fire-related risks

• provide accessible support, advice, and guidance for diverse West Midlands communities

• collaborate with partner professionals to improve health, safety, wellbeing and reduce fire risk/vulnerability

• undertake any necessary training that the role requires.

Experience and skills

Essential skills or experience

• ability to deliver interventions that reduce fire risk and vulnerability while improving health, safety, wellbeing, and quality of life

• strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with individuals with complex needs

• experience supporting adults, children, and young people to reduce vulnerability to fire

• enthusiastic, compassionate, and skilled in administration

• full driving licence

• ability to contribute to developing new systems and processes to enhance Prevention activities and education

• computer literacy, with experience using Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and maintaining accurate digital case notes.

Desirable skills or experience

• qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

• experience in community safety and/or health and wellbeing

• fire safety tutoring level 3 (open college network)

• knowledge of National Curriculum, Local Education Authorities, and Academy networks

• educational experience with young people and adults
• BSL interpretation skills with relevant qualifications.

Diversity

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However, as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under-represented in our service, we particularly encourage applications from these groups.

WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect the same of every staff member. 

Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including – where applicable – relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications, medical clearance, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. 

How to apply

To apply, please complete the application questions outlining your skills and experiences in line with the job description (linked below).

Send your CV and answer the questions, detailing previous experience to outline your suitability for the role.

Questions

If you have any questions about the role, or would like an informal discussion, please contact Rebecca Lee on 07973810883 or by email at rebecca.lee1@wmfs.net