Programme Support Workers
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £26,403 i £28,142 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Wirral, North West, L30 4YD |
| Cwmni: | Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 58457031 |
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About The Role
There are currently opportunities for 2 personnel to undertake one being for a 4 month position and the other for 7 months – one of these posts will be on the Wirral.
The primary responsibility of this role is to support young people’s learning needs and developing personal skills to Youth Engagement Programmes, delivered by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service.
Other responsibilities include:
Support in developing the personal skills of the young people and improve their personal development.
Carry out literacy and numeracy diagnostic assessments and record distance travelled.
Complete Individual Learning Plans and liaise with Team Leaders on learner needs.
Support students with basic skills when required by learners.
Applicants must have experience of working with young people/young adults in various settings and the ability to relate and empathise with their needs. In addition, the ability to liaise and coordinate with partnerships in the community, is essential, together with a proficiently in the use of Microsoft packages and the ability to plan and priorities workloads, meet deadlines and work in a collaborative way with colleagues and other organisations.
The full list of Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills have been detailed in the accompanying Person Specification and more specific information about the role can be found in the Job Profile.
We offer a competitive package with some great benefits available for employees:
- Flexitime with the ability to accrue up to 3 days flexi per month.
- 23 days holiday , plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement
- Access to a free gym
- Access to a Local Government Pension scheme with contributions made by both the employee and by MFRS
- Excellent Health & Wellbeing services
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26th November 2026
Interviews: 2nd and 3rd December 2025
About The Company
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the vibrant communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond—ensuring the safety and well-being of the public, both in times of crisis and through proactive community engagement.
With a proud history and a strong sense of purpose, we operate across a diverse region that includes bustling urban centers, industrial hubs, and serene rural areas. Our highly skilled and committed teams work tirelessly to provide fire and rescue services, enforce fire safety regulations, and deliver critical prevention and education programs.
PENSION CONSIDERATIONS
Annual Allowance
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Annual Allowance Information - Annual Allowance)
Lifetime Allowance
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Lifetime Allowance Information - Lifetime Allowance)
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Safeguarding
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
There are currently opportunities for 2 personnel to undertake one being for a 4 month position and the other for 7 months – one of these posts will be on the Wirral.
The primary responsibility of this role is to support young people’s learning needs and developing personal skills to Youth Engagement Programmes, delivered by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service.
Other responsibilities include:
Support in developing the personal skills of the young people and improve their personal development.
Carry out literacy and numeracy diagnostic assessments and record distance travelled.
Complete Individual Learning Plans and liaise with Team Leaders on learner needs.
Support students with basic skills when required by learners.
Applicants must have experience of working with young people/young adults in various settings and the ability to relate and empathise with their needs. In addition, the ability to liaise and coordinate with partnerships in the community, is essential, together with a proficiently in the use of Microsoft packages and the ability to plan and priorities workloads, meet deadlines and work in a collaborative way with colleagues and other organisations.
The full list of Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills have been detailed in the accompanying Person Specification and more specific information about the role can be found in the Job Profile.
We offer a competitive package with some great benefits available for employees:
- Flexitime with the ability to accrue up to 3 days flexi per month.
- 23 days holiday , plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement
- Access to a free gym
- Access to a Local Government Pension scheme with contributions made by both the employee and by MFRS
- Excellent Health & Wellbeing services
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26th November 2026
Interviews: 2nd and 3rd December 2025
About The Company
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the vibrant communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond—ensuring the safety and well-being of the public, both in times of crisis and through proactive community engagement.
With a proud history and a strong sense of purpose, we operate across a diverse region that includes bustling urban centers, industrial hubs, and serene rural areas. Our highly skilled and committed teams work tirelessly to provide fire and rescue services, enforce fire safety regulations, and deliver critical prevention and education programs.
PENSION CONSIDERATIONS
Annual Allowance
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Annual Allowance Information - Annual Allowance)
Lifetime Allowance
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Lifetime Allowance Information - Lifetime Allowance)
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Safeguarding
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.