Arson Reduction Practitioner – South Wales Fire & Rescue Service

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Community Safety and Partnerships dept. based at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters Llantrisant, CF72 8LX.

As an Arson Reduction Practitioner the successful candidate will be driven in proactively working in collaboration with both internal and external partners to help reduce the number of Arson and Anti-Social Behaviour related incidents and provide support to victims of domestic abuse and violence (through threats of arson) within the SWFRS’ area.

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be able to travel independently between sites throughout South Wales, transport will be provided to carry out your official duties.

Essential criteria to be considered for the role includes, a strong ability to problem solve, experience of working with both vulnerable people in the community and alongside partner agencies paired with the ability to work in full compliance within organisational policies.

An enhanced DBS and medical will be carried out prior to appointment.

More details in relation to this position can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification which can be downloaded along with the Application Form from the Working for Us / Latest Vacancies pages on our website www.southwales-fire.gov.uk

Should you require further information please contact ART Station Manager, Mike Hill via email on m-hill@southwales-fire.gov.uk

Completed Application Forms should be returned to: Recruitment & Assessment Team, South Wales Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters. Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, CF72 8LX or via email to personnel@southwales-fire.gov.uk

The closing date for receipt of application forms is 07.02.2025. Shortlisting and Interviews will follow shortly afterwards TBC.
You are welcome to communicate with us in either English or Welsh. Application forms submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably. This document is also available in Welsh. Welsh Language skills are desirable but not essential for this post.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service believes in the real value of having a diverse workforce and we proactively want to encourage applicants from all sectors of our community to apply.