Job Description:

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.

Benefits you will receive:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
• Full support for ongoing professional development
• On-site gym facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card
• Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
• Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• Asians in the Fire Service Association

Safer Recruitment 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Safer recruitment practices, including identity, reference, and appropriate criminal record checks, will be applied throughout the recruitment process. 

Pension Considerations

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge.  Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Sponsorship

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

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.