Community Safety and Safeguarding Manager
Job Summary
Salary:
Grade I scp 39 - 43 (£45,495 - £49, 590)
Working Pattern:
Full time
Number of hours per week:
37 hours per week
Employment Location:
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Further Information
We are looking for a Community Safety and Safeguarding Manager who is passionate about all our communities. This role shapes our approach to diverse communities and coordinates community safety initiatives improving the safety of people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR).
You will engage with staff and a range of local, regional and national partners to implement, monitor and review our Safer Communities strategy.
We want an enthusiastic individual to support and mentor a team of Community Educators to target the most vulnerable in the community. You will have oversight of our Services safeguarding activities; providing guidance, assurance and engagement with partners to promote the welfare of children, young people and adults.
The LLR is an incredibly diverse community and we want an individual who can develop strong relationships and a deep understanding of our communities to meet their needs.
At Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service we care about our communities and also our staff. You can expect some of the following benefits to working within our Fire Family.
Not only is there a competitive salary you can also save money including Welcome to Blue Light Card – for £100’s discounts at many retailers and events and a highly competitive public sector pension scheme, there are also benefits to your mental and physical wellbeing, with access to Occupational Health, access to Mental Health and Wellbeing support as well access for you and your family to the Firefighters Charity - How we help - The Fire Fighters Charity.
And of course, there are excellent career development opportunities including qualifications, Continual Professional Development opportunities and support. There is also a generous leave entitlement, on-site gym facilities, and free onsite parking.
But the real benefit of being part of the Community Safety department in Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service is to have a direct impact on people’s lives increasing safety of the public. Whether that’s being part of home safety checks, a coordinated campaign in a range of communities or working with partner agencies to change behaviour so people are safer in their homes, making a difference is at the heart of what we do.
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 (ENEI)
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asians in the Fire Service Association (AFSA)
Pension Considerations
Annual Allowance- Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.
Lifetime Allowance - Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.