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Ref no:
SFRS02269
Published:
06/02/2023
Closes:
21/02/2023
Location:
Coatbridge Fire Station, Main Street, Coatbridge, ML5 3RS
Salary:
£0 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
3 hours per week

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Youth Volunteer Scheme would like to invite applications for the role of temporary Volunteer Youth Instructor, based in Coatbridge on a temporary basis. This is a volunteering opportunity, of 1 evening per week for up to 3 hours, with occasional weekend activity.

 

The successful candidate(s) will be required to support the delivery of the SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme.

 

They will provide support, guidance, encouragement and advice to young people whilst developing their skills and knowledge.

 

They will engage with and mentor young people to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors and be sufficiently equipped with improved life skills. They will also ensure that young people have a practical understanding of the SFRS and are able to play supportive roles in preventative community safety by developing positive peer relationships.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Contribute to the aims and outcomes of SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme by supporting the Local Scheme Coordinator to deliver the programme to young people.
  • Support the selection of young people wanting to participate in the programme.
  • Provide support, guidance, encouragement and advice to young people as appropriate.
  • Contribute to learning events and facilitate personal development of young people and assist with the delivery of lessons plans and activities from the SFRS YVS syllabus.
  • Provide information on performance of young people to the Local Scheme Co-ordinator as required.
  • Monitor the attendance of young people and participation of young people in events and activities.
  • Communicate promptly and efficiently with Local Scheme Co-ordinators including raising any issues around timekeeping and availability.
  • Assist the Local Scheme Co-ordinator with general administrative tasks as required.
  • Ensure confidentiality and security of information is maintained during your time as a volunteer, or at any time afterwards, in line with the general data protection regulations.
  • Assist with managing the wellbeing of young people in line with the SFRS policies and procedures and reporting any observations or concerns.
  • Support and mentor newly appointed Volunteer Youth Instructors, Volunteers and colleagues sharing good practise where necessary.
  • Any other responsibility deemed appropriate by the LSO/P & P Directorate in support of the SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack. 

 

This post is subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. The successful candidate will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and will be required to carry out regulated work with adults and children.

 

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

 

If you would like to apply in a different format, please telephone Louise Tumulty on 01698 402292 or email SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

 

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.

  • Disability Confident Employer - Employer
  • Happy to Talk Flexible Working
  • Scottish Living Wage
  • Carer Positive Employer in Scotland - Engaged