SafetyWorks Team Member - Fixed Term Maternity Cover
| Posting date: | 05 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,061.00 to £33,699.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32,061 to £33,699 per annum + benefits (Pro rata) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 December 2025 |
| Location: | Tyne & Wear, North East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | TYNEWEARFRS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
SafetyWorks! Team Member – Maternity Cover Fixed Term for 10 months
£32,061 to £33,699 per annum + benefits (Pro rata)
About the role
We are seeking to fill a 10-month fixed-term vacancy to cover maternity leave for the role of SafetyWorks Team Member.
Reporting directly to the SafetyWorks Manager, you will be responsible for delivering key fire safety and personal safety messages, working alongside multiple partners to engage school-aged children and various community groups across Tyne and Wear.
Essential requirements include experience working with young people, delivering both theoretical and practical training, and carrying out associated administrative tasks. Knowledge of the fire service and partner agencies, as well as experience in health and safety and equality, diversity, and inclusion, would be advantageous.
The post holder will be based at SafetyWorks, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service’s interactive safety centre in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role may also involve some outreach work in schools across Tyne and Wear.
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.
About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose-built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.
As a SafetyWorks Team Member you will:
• Review existing content and research promising practice, to create and update and update training materials and content that reflect best practice and current legislation.
• Lead practical and theoretical sessions to diverse audiences, ensuring engagement and understanding.
• Evaluate learning outcomes through formal and informal assessment methods to measure effectiveness.
• Completing essential documentation, maintaining accurate records, and supporting programme coordination.
We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:
• Delivering training and development activities to children and young people.
• Coordinating a wide range of activities.
• Communicating effectively with all members of the community including children and young people, vulnerable older people and other diverse groups.
• Developing effective partnerships.
• Managing a high volume of administrative tasks.
The Selection Process
Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:
Stage Timeline*
Advert closes - 19th December 2025 12:00
Notification of shortlist - 22nd December 2025
Interview - 8th January 2026
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change
Interested in applying?
Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.
Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.
For further information about the role, please contact Lucy Fisher, SafetyWorks Manager at lucy.fisher@twfire.gov.uk
Reasonable Adjustments
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and this means we are committed to employing, supporting and promoting people with disabilities in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment processes, please contact us by email and we will review your request. All requests must be sent to recruitment@twfire.gov.uk
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.
Pre-Employment Checks
The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an Enhanced DBS check relevant to the role, completion of an occupational health medical and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.
Please submit your application form by no later than 12 noon on 19th December 2025
£32,061 to £33,699 per annum + benefits (Pro rata)
About the role
We are seeking to fill a 10-month fixed-term vacancy to cover maternity leave for the role of SafetyWorks Team Member.
Reporting directly to the SafetyWorks Manager, you will be responsible for delivering key fire safety and personal safety messages, working alongside multiple partners to engage school-aged children and various community groups across Tyne and Wear.
Essential requirements include experience working with young people, delivering both theoretical and practical training, and carrying out associated administrative tasks. Knowledge of the fire service and partner agencies, as well as experience in health and safety and equality, diversity, and inclusion, would be advantageous.
The post holder will be based at SafetyWorks, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service’s interactive safety centre in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role may also involve some outreach work in schools across Tyne and Wear.
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.
About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose-built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.
As a SafetyWorks Team Member you will:
• Review existing content and research promising practice, to create and update and update training materials and content that reflect best practice and current legislation.
• Lead practical and theoretical sessions to diverse audiences, ensuring engagement and understanding.
• Evaluate learning outcomes through formal and informal assessment methods to measure effectiveness.
• Completing essential documentation, maintaining accurate records, and supporting programme coordination.
We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:
• Delivering training and development activities to children and young people.
• Coordinating a wide range of activities.
• Communicating effectively with all members of the community including children and young people, vulnerable older people and other diverse groups.
• Developing effective partnerships.
• Managing a high volume of administrative tasks.
The Selection Process
Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:
Stage Timeline*
Advert closes - 19th December 2025 12:00
Notification of shortlist - 22nd December 2025
Interview - 8th January 2026
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change
Interested in applying?
Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.
Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.
For further information about the role, please contact Lucy Fisher, SafetyWorks Manager at lucy.fisher@twfire.gov.uk
Reasonable Adjustments
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and this means we are committed to employing, supporting and promoting people with disabilities in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment processes, please contact us by email and we will review your request. All requests must be sent to recruitment@twfire.gov.uk
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.
Pre-Employment Checks
The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an Enhanced DBS check relevant to the role, completion of an occupational health medical and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.
Please submit your application form by no later than 12 noon on 19th December 2025