Job Title:
Prevention Officer Starting Salary:
£33,366 progressing to £36,124 Hours:
37 Location:
Hertfordshire Contract Type:
Permanent Directorate:
Community Protection About the team
We have an exciting job opportunity working within the Community Protection Directorate of Hertfordshire County Council. We are seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Prevention Officer working across the County of Hertfordshire. About the role
This is a varied role, where two days are never the same. You will be the safeguarding single point of contact for your assigned Districts, coordinating community safety activity and working to support the strategic direction of the Prevention Department and the wider Directorate. Working to deliver the commitments made in Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue services’ ‘Our plan for a safer and more resilient Hertfordshire’ and supporting the ‘Keeping our Communities Safe’ strategy. You will provide training for the Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue service staff in safeguarding good practice and processes on behalf of the HFRS strategic lead, making safeguarding referrals on behalf of operational crews to Adult Care Services, Childrens Services or Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (depending on primary needs assessment). Embracing change to deliver the best service to our local communities, you will continually seek opportunities to learn, educate, and share information and ideas through your training and development while working within a diverse community. About you
You have the ability to interpret data and produce performance reports. Experience of managing multi-agency relationships. Ability to remain calm under pressure, plan, prioritise and organise workloads to meet targets and deadlines. You are a clear, confident and effective communicator who can adapt communication style as appropriate to the audience. Have the ability to confidently challenge existing practices, support change, and feel comfortable doing so with managers and staff. Experience in identifying and implementing workable solutions to problems and being able to take the lead in resolving issues by setting business-focused solutions. Have previous experience providing training programmes and presenting information to different levels of stakeholders. Additional information
Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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Prevention Officer Starting Salary:
£33,366 progressing to £36,124 Hours:
37 Location:
Hertfordshire Contract Type:
Permanent Directorate:
Community Protection About the team
We have an exciting job opportunity working within the Community Protection Directorate of Hertfordshire County Council. We are seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Prevention Officer working across the County of Hertfordshire. About the role
This is a varied role, where two days are never the same. You will be the safeguarding single point of contact for your assigned Districts, coordinating community safety activity and working to support the strategic direction of the Prevention Department and the wider Directorate. Working to deliver the commitments made in Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue services’ ‘Our plan for a safer and more resilient Hertfordshire’ and supporting the ‘Keeping our Communities Safe’ strategy. You will provide training for the Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue service staff in safeguarding good practice and processes on behalf of the HFRS strategic lead, making safeguarding referrals on behalf of operational crews to Adult Care Services, Childrens Services or Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (depending on primary needs assessment). Embracing change to deliver the best service to our local communities, you will continually seek opportunities to learn, educate, and share information and ideas through your training and development while working within a diverse community. About you
You have the ability to interpret data and produce performance reports. Experience of managing multi-agency relationships. Ability to remain calm under pressure, plan, prioritise and organise workloads to meet targets and deadlines. You are a clear, confident and effective communicator who can adapt communication style as appropriate to the audience. Have the ability to confidently challenge existing practices, support change, and feel comfortable doing so with managers and staff. Experience in identifying and implementing workable solutions to problems and being able to take the lead in resolving issues by setting business-focused solutions. Have previous experience providing training programmes and presenting information to different levels of stakeholders. Additional information
Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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