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SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
JOB DESCRIPTION

Department


Community Safety & Partnerships
Post


CS&P Specialist Practitioner Maternity Cover
Post No


502254
Grade


8
Location


HQ
Responsible to


Project Manager
Responsible for

None
Responsibility for
Physical Resources
None
Responsibility for
Financial Resources
None


This job description refers to the main purpose and responsibilities of
the post. It does not necessarily list in detail all of the tasks required to
carry out these responsibilities. This job description will be reviewed as
and when necessary to ensure that it meets the Service’s business
requirements.


MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST


To work as part of a small team and assist in the development, planning,
coordination and delivery of the Crimes and Consequences Project and other
youth based activities within South Wales.




DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide the required support and assistance where necessary, to deliver

the objectives of the REFLECT Project within the SWFRS service area and
manage the administrative duties of the project as required.

• To organise and supervise the activities of teams of young people in a variety

of environments i.e. drill ground, classroom, and external sites and maintain
and promote healthy, safe and productive working conditions.

• To ensure close daily liaison with the REFLECT Project Manager.
  

• To identify and engage with Youth Offending Teams, Secure Estates,

Communities First Teams, the Police and other external agencies that deal
with young people who have or are on the cusp of offending.

• To provide information and education to those identified and work toward

lowering the risk of their involvement in the anti-social activities covered.

• To develop, create, update and maintain a data base of groups identified as

at risk, analysing and evaluating all work undertaken.

• To develop new education resource packs.
  

• To ensure line manager and other practitioners are kept informed on progress

of groups assigned to you.

• To represent the Department on internal and external committees and the

working parties of partner organisations.

• To support Station Managers, as well as external agency workers with

identifying appropriate groups/areas to target for the provision.

• To be a positive Role Model for the Young People at all times.
  

• To be prepared to work flexible/unsociable working hours.
  

• To maintain personal core competencies and help to develop those of others

where appropriate.

• Any other duties commensurate with the post and grade.
  

KEY TASKS/FUNCTIONS

1. To promote, plan and deliver the REFLECT Projects key aims and educate
the community to improve their awareness of safety matters. Raise
awareness of its benefits and potential impact to the communities of
South Wales.


2. To effectively manage safe drill ground activities and maintain
supervision competency


3. To manage appropriate projects, identify and engage with all potential
audiences who have been identified as offenders or on the cusp of
offending by the appropriate agency.


4. To promote Health and Safety in the workplace in accordance with the
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Management of Health and
Safety Regulations 1999 and such other legislation as may be
appropriate to the individuals working situation. More specifically, you
must take reasonable care for your health and safety and that of others
who may be affected by your actions and rectify as far is reasonably
practical or report to senior management, and work situation which might
give rise to serious or imminent danger. More specific guidance on
individual responsibilities can be found under the Organisational
Procedures Index, HSGN 2.


5. To keep up to date with current issues and best practice surrounding the
subject and integrate these into existing service delivery.

6. To maintain and develop working relationships with relevant agencies
and Fire and Rescue Service Staff.

7. To proactively assist in the continual development of youth intervention
projects and to assist in the development of a programme that
maximises resources in accordance with the principles of best value.


8. To ensure discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality is applied at all times
in accordance with service policies and procedures.

9. To identify and deal with potential conflict amongst students, dealing with
it in an appropriate and positive manner.

10. Preparation in advance of courses; this involves writing presentations,
preparing course notes, checking equipment and assessing the risks
planned by activities.

STANDARD SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

• To attend in-house and external training courses as required.

• Any other duties commensurate with the grade and post.

• To co-operate fully with any scheme or pilot scheme that shall be

introduced within the department or across the Service.

• To implement the principles of the Service’s Equal Opportunities and

Diversity Policies and Welsh Language Schemes whilst carrying out
the above duties.

• To adhere to Health & Safety Legislation/Relevant Service Policies and

Procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of
yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your
acts/omissions.
ORGANISATIONAL VALUES


In performing the above role, all employees of the Service are required to
observe and promote the Service’s Core Values to be, at all times:

• Professional

• Caring

• Respectful

• Dedicated

• Trustworthy

• Dynamic

• Disciplined

• Resilient

NB: The administrative centre for this role will be South Wales Fire and Rescue
Service Headquarters.

This role involves frequent travel between sites throughout the South Wales
area. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently.

An Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check will be required in the
event of a successful application. Having a criminal record will not necessarily
be a bar to obtaining a position.


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