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Location

Washington, Tyne and Wear | United Kingdom

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Job description

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Assistant Team Leader Phoenix Project (North of Tyne)

Starting Salary Scale 4 - £24,702 + Benefits

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

The Role

In partnership with Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service we are looking to recruit a dynamic and innovative Assistant Team Leader who is passionate about changing the lives of young people to join our Phoenix Team.

You will be joining a team of specialist staff who use the Fire and Rescue Service's unique position as a role model and trusted community partner to deliver a range of practical fire-fighting and educational activities which engage and enthuse hard to reach young people in our local communities. Full training in the practical fire-fighter activities will be provided.

The Phoenix programme is a powerful way to improve young people’s ability to cope with life’s challenges; to improve their chances of leading productive lives; to improve their career outcomes and to create stronger, safer and more cohesive communities. The key responsibilities of this role are:

• To support the delivery of practical activities and classroom sessions, ensuring all activities and practices meets the requirements of the curriculum and risk-assessments.
• To assist in the production and delivery of appropriate learning materials, presentations and programmes in line with the needs of the course, delivering specific training to meet individual needs where appropriate.
• To support the Team Leader in managing the behaviour, progress, welfare and safety of all young people whilst in the care of the Fire Service.
• To assist in the recruitment of young people; assessing and selecting individuals in line with suitability and programme requirements.
• To undertake a variety of administrative duties in relation to the role including assessment under the supervision or a Team Leader.
• To mentor and support young people, providing appropriate feedback as required and liaising with parents/carers or supporting agencies.
• To be able to travel and work flexibly across the North of Tyne area as required.

The PHOENIX Safer Streets 5 Project

In a unique collaboration between Tyne & Wear and Northumberland Fire and Rescue Services, funding has been secured from The Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner to expand the existing Phoenix team into the North of Tyne area.

This will allow a new team to be appointed for 12 months to deliver Phoenix programmes across both Fire and Rescue Service areas – from Ashington to North Tyneside – to target young people in communities needing targeted support. If successful, both services hope to secure funding to continue this provision in the future.

About Us

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service are among the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Communities’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

Both Services value and respect the diversity of their employees, and aim to recruit a workforce that represents the communities they serve. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

As the main employer, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is currently rated as ‘Good’ by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.

The Prevention and Education Department is at the forefront of our proactive work. We prevent incidents from occurring through education, advice and intervention; using an intelligence-led approach to deliver activities targeting those most at risk. We also utilise data and local intelligence to understand the needs of our communities. Our approach to prevention aims to make people safer in their homes, whilst at work, in public places, during leisure time and when visiting our area.

What we can offer you

The role also benefits from an attractive salary package including leave entitlement of up to 23 days annually in addition to public holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme and access to a range of social and volunteering opportunities.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 13th March at 12 noon.

About the Selection Process

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline
Advert closes Wednesday 13th March 2024
Notification of shortlist No later than 15th March 2024
Interview process W/C 18th March 2024
Please note the dates detailed may be subject to change

Pre-employment checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an occupational health medical and substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work, DBS and reference checks.

Facilities

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities
Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the additional information document and accompanying job description and person specification. More information about our Service can be found by visiting and our various social media channels.

This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the lives of young people and the safety of our local communities. Informal contact can be made with Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service’s Diversionary Activities Manager John Anderson via [email protected] to discuss the role and the Phoenix Project and to ask any questions you may have before applying.

Thank you and good luck!

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Salary

£24.7k per annum