Children & Young Persons Intervention Facilitator
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,598 to £32,061 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Avon Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1518 |
Summary
Summary of role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join as our Children and Young Persons Intervention Facilitator. The post holder will support the work of the Children and Young Persons department in raising awareness to young persons of the dangers of fire, arson, water and road traffic collisions.
The post holder will also support the design and delivery of appropriate interventions for young people to reduce the number of fire, arson, water and road related incidents affecting these youth groups.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
• Work with AF&RS Children and Young Persons work programmes to reduce 'fire play' and related arson, water and road traffic incidents.
• Develop a knowledge and understanding of firesetting issues, underlying legislation and statutory requirements and our education strategies and intervention programmes.
• Establish links, liaise and meet with external agencies and stakeholders already working with Children and Young Persons in the Avon area.
• Arrange and deliver a range of practical and informational safety sessions on a range of topics to groups of children and young people of all ages and abilities.
• Be accountable for keeping accurate records of visits and interventions.
• Attend such meetings, conferences, seminars or courses as required.
• Carry out any additional responsibilities as reasonable and appropriate, as agreed with line manager.
For the full job description and how to apply please visit our website: https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/careers/vacancies/children-and-young-persons-intervention-facilitator/
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join as our Children and Young Persons Intervention Facilitator. The post holder will support the work of the Children and Young Persons department in raising awareness to young persons of the dangers of fire, arson, water and road traffic collisions.
The post holder will also support the design and delivery of appropriate interventions for young people to reduce the number of fire, arson, water and road related incidents affecting these youth groups.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
• Work with AF&RS Children and Young Persons work programmes to reduce 'fire play' and related arson, water and road traffic incidents.
• Develop a knowledge and understanding of firesetting issues, underlying legislation and statutory requirements and our education strategies and intervention programmes.
• Establish links, liaise and meet with external agencies and stakeholders already working with Children and Young Persons in the Avon area.
• Arrange and deliver a range of practical and informational safety sessions on a range of topics to groups of children and young people of all ages and abilities.
• Be accountable for keeping accurate records of visits and interventions.
• Attend such meetings, conferences, seminars or courses as required.
• Carry out any additional responsibilities as reasonable and appropriate, as agreed with line manager.
For the full job description and how to apply please visit our website: https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/careers/vacancies/children-and-young-persons-intervention-facilitator/
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