Lancashire Fire and rescue example :

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service’s purpose is making Lancashire safer. In pursuit of this purpose, all Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service activity is to be carried out within the framework of policies and procedures determined by the Combined Fire Authority and Service Management Team.

In delivering against the framework Community Safety Advisors will be required to operate within an Integrated Wellbeing, Prevention and Early Help environment, working closely within the community to foster a whole life approach to reducing risk and improving the quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Promoting and advising on Community Safety and the wider determinants of health and wellbeing, through the delivery of Home Safety Checks that contribute to improving outcomes for vulnerable people.

• Contribute to facilitating and implementing change through working together with partners and frontline staff to work in an integrated manner operating across communities.

• Fit smoke alarms and other equipment in a variety of residencies, supporting members of the community, including vulnerable people and those with specific needs for example those who have hearing and visual impairments.

• Undertake tasks which will require the use of hand tools whilst using a step ladder.

• Undertake tasks via the upper floors of buildings.

• Working in accordance with the principles of Data Protection.

• Operate within an integrated model that creates a holistic response to finding solutions to community safety matters and offering education and advice in the form of early and sustained action, supporting high risk people and their families (for example through signposting and referrals).

• Deliver improved outcomes through drawing on the skills and best practices that are accessible through working collaboratively within integrated teams where applicable, or existing local partnerships.

• Identify clear referral pathways to engage with vulnerable people and make every contact matter in the collaborative delivery of interventions.

• Developing and delivering community safety education packages / programmes to a variety of individuals and groups, focusing on improving outcomes and reducing risk in line with the Community Safety Strategy.

• Generate opportunities to work with members of the community of all ages and backgrounds, who are engaging in or identified as having the potential of engaging in, risk tasking behaviour/s.

• Prepare and present talks to a wide range of groups and organisations supporting local and national campaigns.

• Through Home Fire Safety checks and participation in Fire Safety campaigns bring about positive change in people’s behaviours within their homes, through understanding our communities and culture.

• Work collaboratively in engaging vulnerable older persons, developing support mechanisms that encourage positive actions – e.g. people have an increased awareness and confidence to manage risks such as, social isolation, cold home, trips, falls and hazards.

• Develop a shared appreciation of the impact of falls in vulnerable older persons, considering also the wider impact on their confidence, independence and quality of life.

• Respond to emerging intelligence about local needs relating to accidents for older people and strengthen the existing networks across partners who provide services to older people which reduce the risk of accidental injury.

• Lead a range of activities and engagement programmes associated with reducing the risks to young people (outside of school hours) as agreed with the team leader to the level of responsibility for the role for example Fire Cadets.

• As directed by the Community Fire Safety Team Leader, lead and / or participate in pieces of work or projects including supporting local and national community and national safety campaigns.

• Provide instruction to others within the workplace and on training courses on work related subjects as required (e.g. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service internal training packages, Toolbox Talks).

• Provide briefings to external partners on fire safety and referring clients for a Safe and Well visit.

• Undertaking time limited projects as agreed with the team leader, including researching areas of work and practice and presenting findings to the team for example reviewing dwelling fire activity to identify trends.

• Developing and mentoring colleagues within the workplace.

• Support the work of the Prince’s Trust Programmes where applicable, as required, including temporary secondments.

• Maintain accurate records, observing the principles of Data Protection at all times. 

• Demonstrate a commitment to personal development and actively participate in the appraisal process.

• To be aware of the LFRS Safeguarding Procedures and to make referrals as appropriate to the role.

• Promote a positive image of the Service in dealing with all other organisations and members of the public.

• To promote the principles of equality and diversity and comply with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy at all times.

• To observe all rules governing health and safety and use safety equipment where it is provided.

• To support LFRS in its commitment to prevent pollution and minimise its impact on the environment.

• The post holder may be requested to undertake the duties of higher graded staff subject to consultation. In addition, other duties at the same responsibility level may be interchanged with/added to this list at any time.