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Apprentice Prevention Officer
| Posting date: | 12 February 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 March 2025 |
| Location: | Essex, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Essex County Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | Apprentice Prevention Officer |
Summary
Contract: 18 month Fixed Term
Working Hours: *37
Salary: £27,269
Location: Several Vacancies, Across Essex (Clacton, Colchester, Harlow, Thurrock, Basildon)
Closing Date: 27th March 2025
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location
The Role (Role Profile)
Are you looking for a career in the Emergency Services but unsure where to start? Do you want to be part of an Emergency Service working to improve the outcomes of local people and communities, by reducing risk and tackling health inequalities?
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Prevention Team at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service as an Apprentice Prevention Officer, undertaking the Community Health and Wellbeing Apprenticeship Level 3 (18-month contract).
You will have opportunities to work with a variety of Departments (Education, Road and Water Safety, Operational Crews) within our organisation, as well as across the communities of Essex.
This role provides fantastic opportunities to work alongside Operational crews, colleagues, the public and agencies, supporting collaborative and multi-agency working. All of this provides an unapparelled depth of exposure, knowledge and understanding of the Fire and Rescue Service and the wider environment in which it operates.
What You Will Be Working On
Our Mission is simple, we want to make Essex a safer place, together.
We know that some people and communities are more at risk than others, of being very seriously injured through fire and other incidents.
At Essex Fire Service, we strive to work in partnership to support individuals and their communities to identify and address safety, health and wellbeing needs, to ultimately improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.
While the number of fires across the county has reduced over the last decade, we need to continue to be alert to our everchanging picture of risk. As the communities, travel networks and businesses in our county constantly evolve, the risks they present, their demands and needs change too.
What Are We Looking For?
You may be starting out in your career, or looking for your next career opportunity.
The right person for the role will be self-motivated, caring, keen to learn and have a genuine interest in health, wellbeing, prevention, making communities safer.
Alongside your on-the-job training, you will spend a minimum of 6 hours a week on average in off-the-job training with a provider, leading to a Level 3 qualification in Health and Wellbeing.
If you are excited by the opportunity to complete an 18month apprenticeship in our Prevention team and think you could make a positive difference to the people and communities of Essex, we would love to hear from you.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply you must
Have Level 2 qualification in Maths & English (GCSE grade C-A, or 4-9, or Functional Skills)
Hold a full UK Driving Licence and able to travel to any fire station in Essex
Be over the age of 18
How to apply
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.
You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Assessment and selection:
The assessment and selection approach will be:
Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria) will be on the w/c 31st March 2025
Stage 2
Role Specific Interviews (dates are to be confirmed)
If you would like to attend an informal drop-in session to learn more about the role, online dates are available below:
Thursday 20th Feb 1pm – 1.30pm
Monday 24th Feb – 9.30am – 10am
Tuesday 25th Feb – 5.30pm – 6pm
Thursday 27th Feb – 2pm – 2.30pm
Tuesday 4th March 10am – 10.30am
Please email: cs.main@essex-fire.gov.uk to register your interest.
Our Culture and Benefits
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits
Safeguarding
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Disability Confident
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire
Working Hours: *37
Salary: £27,269
Location: Several Vacancies, Across Essex (Clacton, Colchester, Harlow, Thurrock, Basildon)
Closing Date: 27th March 2025
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location
The Role (Role Profile)
Are you looking for a career in the Emergency Services but unsure where to start? Do you want to be part of an Emergency Service working to improve the outcomes of local people and communities, by reducing risk and tackling health inequalities?
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Prevention Team at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service as an Apprentice Prevention Officer, undertaking the Community Health and Wellbeing Apprenticeship Level 3 (18-month contract).
You will have opportunities to work with a variety of Departments (Education, Road and Water Safety, Operational Crews) within our organisation, as well as across the communities of Essex.
This role provides fantastic opportunities to work alongside Operational crews, colleagues, the public and agencies, supporting collaborative and multi-agency working. All of this provides an unapparelled depth of exposure, knowledge and understanding of the Fire and Rescue Service and the wider environment in which it operates.
What You Will Be Working On
Our Mission is simple, we want to make Essex a safer place, together.
We know that some people and communities are more at risk than others, of being very seriously injured through fire and other incidents.
At Essex Fire Service, we strive to work in partnership to support individuals and their communities to identify and address safety, health and wellbeing needs, to ultimately improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.
While the number of fires across the county has reduced over the last decade, we need to continue to be alert to our everchanging picture of risk. As the communities, travel networks and businesses in our county constantly evolve, the risks they present, their demands and needs change too.
What Are We Looking For?
You may be starting out in your career, or looking for your next career opportunity.
The right person for the role will be self-motivated, caring, keen to learn and have a genuine interest in health, wellbeing, prevention, making communities safer.
Alongside your on-the-job training, you will spend a minimum of 6 hours a week on average in off-the-job training with a provider, leading to a Level 3 qualification in Health and Wellbeing.
If you are excited by the opportunity to complete an 18month apprenticeship in our Prevention team and think you could make a positive difference to the people and communities of Essex, we would love to hear from you.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply you must
Have Level 2 qualification in Maths & English (GCSE grade C-A, or 4-9, or Functional Skills)
Hold a full UK Driving Licence and able to travel to any fire station in Essex
Be over the age of 18
How to apply
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.
You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Assessment and selection:
The assessment and selection approach will be:
Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria) will be on the w/c 31st March 2025
Stage 2
Role Specific Interviews (dates are to be confirmed)
If you would like to attend an informal drop-in session to learn more about the role, online dates are available below:
Thursday 20th Feb 1pm – 1.30pm
Monday 24th Feb – 9.30am – 10am
Tuesday 25th Feb – 5.30pm – 6pm
Thursday 27th Feb – 2pm – 2.30pm
Tuesday 4th March 10am – 10.30am
Please email: cs.main@essex-fire.gov.uk to register your interest.
Our Culture and Benefits
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits
Safeguarding
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Disability Confident
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.