Fire Care Advisor – Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Contract Type: Zero-hour contracts
Working Pattern: Various
Number of hours per week: Hours vary Monday to Friday.
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Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service is looking for a Fire Care Advisor to work across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland in this exciting and challenging role.
The Safeguarding Team receives referrals to work with children and young people involved in fire-setting behaviours, aiming to prevent deliberate fire-setting. We offer education on fire safety, equipping children, young people, and their families with the necessary skills and knowledge.
The successful candidate will work zero hours contact primarily Monday – Friday but may include some weekends when needed depending on the incoming referrals. There is flexibility in the role and hours worked once training is completed. The Fire Care Advisor will receive an annual retainer of £500.00 paid in 12 equal monthly payments.
You will regularly be visiting locations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland where travel expenses will be reimbursed.
The successful candidate must be available to attend a mandatory online training course during March 2027. The training will take place over five days in total, from 09:30 to 16:30 each day.

Closing date: 23:59 7 October 2026

Interview and test date: W/C 12 October 2026

Job Objectives
The role will involve working with children and young people in a variety of settings where you will be able to provide one to one support and education about fire prevention. You will need to be flexible, respond positively to challenging young people, as well as manage your own time to plan and deliver Fire care sessions. You will be required to write clear and concise reports and liaise with other agencies such as Social Services, schools and the Youth Offending Team.

Skills Required
The successful candidate will have experience of working with children and young people in a confident and patient manner. You will have excellent interpersonal skills to engage with their families and will also need to develop strong working relationships with the Safeguarding Team and external partners. This is a rewarding role where you will be directly impacting and making a difference to a young person’s life. No two referrals will be the same.