Specialist Prevention Practitioner at Suffolk County Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

28598.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

E-Bike Safety, Community Engagement, Risk Assessment, Practical Solutions, Public Speaking, Fire Safety Education, Safeguarding, Reporting, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Influencing Improvements, Vulnerable Persons Support, Group Facilitation, Home Visits

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Suffolk County Council Address: Various locations – Community based working Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata) Hours: 14.8 hours per week Contract: Fixed term or Secondment until 31st March 2026 Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are looking for two passionate Specialist Practitioners to join our Prevention Team and lead an exciting e-bike safety project. This is a rare opportunity to help communities stay safe by tackling the growing fire risks linked to e-bikes. What you will do Deliver practical advice and support on e-bike safety to adults and families across Suffolk, through home visits, group sessions, and school activities. Work with partner agencies to reduce risks associated with e-bike use, including fire hazards and vulnerabilities such as hoarding or enhanced care needs. Represent Suffolk Fire and Rescue at community events as a speaker or exhibitor, promoting safe e-bike practices and fire prevention. Identify safeguarding concerns during visits, make referrals where needed, and troubleshoot faulty e-bike charging equipment, advising on safe alternatives. Support Key Stage 2 fire safety education and embed e-bike safety into wider community prevention initiatives. What you will need Essential: GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C or above). Ability to assess risks, apply practical solutions, and resolve issues confidently. Experience engaging with diverse groups and partners, presenting information clearly in spoken English. Competence in Word, Excel, and Outlook, plus knowledge of processes for recording information on vulnerable persons. Strong understanding of community safety principles and ability to deliver learning activities to varied audiences. Skilled in recording and reporting safety information, recognising the need for change, and influencing improvements effectively. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The team Our Fire Prevention Team delivers key outcomes for Fire and Community Safety across Suffolk. Working closely with partner agencies, we engage widely with communities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents. Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. For more information Please contact Claire Watkins (Youth Education and Development Manager) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01284 758596 or emailing claire.watkins@suffolk.gov.uk If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application. How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Complete the Supporting Statement template indicating how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role (refer to the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP) Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages. If you're invited to the next stage, you’ll have another chance to request adjustments. Closing date: 11.30pm, 21st December 2025 This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Responsibilities

The Specialist Prevention Practitioner will deliver practical advice on e-bike safety and work with partner agencies to reduce associated risks. They will also represent Suffolk Fire and Rescue at community events and support fire safety education initiatives.