Prevention Administrator

Job Introduction

About Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation with a reputation for excellence and investment in their employees, to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with flexible working hours that offer great work-life balance. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service provides prevention, protection, and response services across the county. We are committed to providing a great service to the public to prevent fires and reduce risk for the people of Oxfordshire.  

The Home and Community Safety team is a small team within Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue.  This team delivers Safe and Well visits to the most vulnerable people within our community to reduce the risk of fire in the home.  The is a team who supports the rest of the service in delivering fire safety education across Oxfordshire.

About the Role  (12 Month Secondment or 12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

The Prevention Administrative Support role provides efficient and effect administrative support to the core activities of the prevention team within Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue service, this role is the first point of contact for requests for Safe and Well visits and any fire related safeguarding concerns from other professionals, and members of the public.  This role will prioritise requests relevant to vulnerability.   Responses to requests need to be processed in a timely and accurate manner to ensure that those vulnerable within Oxfordshire receive a visit within set time scales.  This role will provide resilience to the safeguarding lead.

About you

You will be a person who can build excellent working relationships with professionals and members of the public.  You will be a highly organised individual who is self-motivated, with good IT skills and be competent with Microsoft Office application. Be educated to GCSE level in Maths and English A-C or equivalent score of 4. 

We are looking for someone who is able to provide efficient first-class customer service to all.  

If you are someone who wants to be part of a service supporting your community and improving the lives of those that live within Oxfordshire this might just be the opportunity you are looking for.

Within in this role you will need the ability to work unsupervised and be aware of your own responsibilities with regards to Health and Safety.  You need to have a positive and flexible approach to all duties asked of you.

For an informal chat, please contact Home & Community Safety Manager Deb Forder on 07554 116580 or Julie Jordan on 07771 941664

Application and Selection Process

The successful candidate will demonstrate through the application form, interview and presentation that they fulfil the essential criteria for the role.

 Face to face Interviews will be held at Fire Service HQ - Date to be confirmed

The interview will consist of a series of questions and a short typing assessment.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

Anticipated start pending pre employment checks (DBS and references).

Rewards and benefits

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

We have a generous leave entitlement of 30 days per year (pro rata), as well as giving you the opportunity to buy additional holiday.  You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.  The is also onsite gym facilities and parking.

Our commitment to:
 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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