Listed September 24 2025
Prevention and Education District Team Member – Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service
About the role
We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Prevention and Education District Team Member, the role will report directly to District Team Leader, Sharon Robson.
District team members will work in one of three service districts, based in the north, east or west of the county. Under the guidance of the District Team Leaders, you will deliver our strategic goals by delivering the Community Safety agenda, through community engagement, including safe and well checks, schools’ education, attendance at fetes, fairs and other community events and delivery of the juvenile fire setters education programme. Successful applicants will, subject to eligibility, undertake a community safety advisor apprenticeship as part of their training for this role.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day-to-day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.
We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.
As a District Team Member, you will:
• Engage with the community to carry out home safety education and Safe and well checks.
• Work with partners to ensure vulnerable community member get the support they need.
• Conduct home safety education sessions with community members and schools as needed.
• Attend fairs, fetes and events to represent the service.
We are seeking a candidate who has:
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed presentation, and Information Technology skills.
Along with the ability to:
• Communicate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and members of the local Community.
• Deliver advice both theoretically and practically.
• Undertake a variety of administrative tasks.
• Handle sensitive data in accordance with data protection principles.
• Work effectively as part of a team or as an individual.
• Develop training packages and deliver to a variety of audiences.
And a good knowledge of:
• The work of the Fire Service, and partner agencies.
• Personal and community safety issues.
The Selection Process
Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:
Stage Timeline*
Advert closes – 8th October 2025
Notification of shortlist – 10th October 2025
Interview and Presentation – w/c 13th October 2025
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change
Salary: £34,434 - £36,363 per annum + benefits
Contract type: Full Time
Closing date: October 8 2025
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