Volunteer Youth Instructor

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) Youth Volunteer Scheme would like to invite applications for the role of Volunteer Youth Instructor based at the following Community Fire Stations on a temporary basis:

• Alloa
• Campbeltown
• Falkirk
• Helensburgh
• Kilwinning
• Lerwick (Shetland)
• Livingston
• Methil
• Peterhead
• Stranraer
• Tobermory
• Wick

 

This is a volunteering opportunity, of approximately 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.                                                                                                                                                     

Successful candidate(s) will also:

• 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 Coordinator as required
• Monitor the attendance of young people and participation of young people in events and activities
• Communicate promptly and efficiently with Local Scheme Coordinators including raising any issues around timekeeping and availability
• Assist the Local Scheme Coordinator 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/Prevention, Protection & Preparedness Directorate in support of the SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme

 

Applicants must meet the following essential criteria:

• Experience of working with young people in either a personal or professional capacity
• An ability to facilitate and support young peoples’ progress towards achieving the goals of the programme.
• An awareness of the challenges, issues and barriers that young people face across diverse communities
• An understanding of Health and Safety practices and processes
• An understanding of Child protection and wellbeing practices and processes
• A high level of confidentiality awareness

 

It is also desirable that applicants can evidence of knowledge and understanding of current operational procedures and have an awareness of the benefits of working with communities.   Holding a Youth Work Qualification or working towards one together with basic ICT Skills would also be desirable.

 

The successful candidate(s) will be expected to complete all relevant training courses for this role.

 

This post is subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Successful candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and are expected to maintain this while they are volunteering.

 

Further information about the main responsibilities of the role are detailed in the Volunteer Information Pack.

 

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 email People Services at 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.