Community Wellbeing Officer – Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
Job Title: Community Wellbeing Officer
Contract: 12 Month FTC / Secondment*
Working Hours: 37*
Salary: £38,220.00 – £40,777.00
Location: Rayleigh Weir and in the community
Closing Date: 26th September 2025
*This role is a fixed-term opportunity. If the role is extended (or made permanent), the extension or permanent position may be offered to the successful applicant ahead of any further recruitment process.
The Role
Are you passionate about protecting and supporting the wellbeing of vulnerable people in Essex? As a Community Wellbeing Officer within the Prevention department, you’ll work collaboratively with the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) and other partners to deliver urgent care, fire safety, and health guidance to those most at risk. You’ll play a vital role in safeguarding life, property, and the environment, responding to emergency calls and providing compassionate support to residents.
What You Will Be Working On
Responding immediately and safely to urgent incidents (Category 1, 3, and 4) as per EEAST procedures
Assessing and administering first aid and medical procedures within your training and certification
Communicating patient history and treatment to Clinical Advice Line (CAL) and EEAST Control Centre, completing care records
Delivering person-centred fire, health, and safety visits to vulnerable individuals in their homes
Providing advice and guidance, enabling access to appropriate support and making needs-based referrals to partner agencies
Collaborating with multi-agency partners to reduce risk and improve wellbeing for residents
Reporting and evaluating data to inform stakeholders and support interventions
Providing immediate aid to those at risk from life-threatening symptoms
Participating in ongoing training and development, including mandatory annual requalification
Maintaining operational vehicles, equipment, and PPE to ensure readiness
Practising and promoting inclusive access to services, upholding equality, diversity, and the Core Code of Ethics
Ordering, installing, and maintaining technical equipment for fire, health, and safety interventions
Building relationships with partner agencies
Supporting campaigns and events within Essex’s diverse communities
Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Risk Management, Business Continuity, and Safeguarding policies
Protecting personal information in line with the Data Protection Act 2018
Working as part of a team, travelling and working across Essex,
What Are We Looking For?
We are seeking someone who:
Is committed to delivering compassionate care and support to vulnerable people
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
Can work effectively as part of a team and independently
Is proactive, organised, and able to manage a varied workload
Demonstrates a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Salary: £38,220.00 - £40,777.00
Contract type: Full Time
Closing date: September 26 2025
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