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Home Safety Assistant - Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue
- Devon, East Devon, Exeter
- Part Time
- £24,412 - £26,495 (Full time equivalent is £30,515 - £33,119) per annum
Summary Are you passionate about helping vulnerable people stay safe in their homes? We are looking for a compassionate, organised and resilient Home Safety Assistant to join our busy Home Safety Team at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. At Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, our vision is to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies and create safer communities. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference supporting some of the most vulnerable people across Devon and Somerset. About the role: As the first point of contact for members of the public, partner agencies and colleagues, you will provide home safety advice, assess referrals and coordinate Home Safety Visits for those most at risk. You'll manage and prioritise the diaries of more than 30 Home Safety Technicians, ensuring visits, replacement alarm requests and other safety interventions are scheduled effectively. Working in a fast paced environment, you'll handle sensitive and sometimes distressing conversations with vulnerable individuals, using sound judgement to identify risk and ensure the right support is provided. Find out more: Key responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact for Home Safety Visit referrals from the public and partner agencies. Assess eligibility for Home Safety Visits and provide advice, information and signposting where appropriate. Manage and prioritise technician schedules and respond to changing operational demands. Communicate professionally and empathetically with vulnerable individuals and their families. Monitor and action requests received through shared inboxes and internal systems. Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR requirements. Use professional judgement to identify safeguarding concerns and escalate issues when necessary. Liaise with internal departments and external partners to support community safety outcomes. What we are looking for: We're seeking someone who is calm under pressure, highly organised and committed to providing excellent customer service. You will also have: A good academic background Experience using office systems and administration processes. Strong listening, communication and questioning skills. The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy team. A flexible and proactive approach to work. A commitment to continuous improvement The ability to manage competing priorities and frequent interruptions. A willingness to undergo DBS and vetting checks as required. Why join us? In addition to a rewarding role that helps keep communities safe, you'll benefit from: Flexible working arrangements Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Family-Friendly policies Free gym access and fitness support Learning and development opportunities Blue light membership and associated discounts Mental health and wellbeing support. Access to the Firefighters Charity Cycle to Work Scheme If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day, we would love to hear from you, click ‘ Apply Now!’ For a informal discussion about the role, or to find out more, please contact Kerri Morgan - Home Safety Team Manager via 01392 716433, or kmorgan@dsfire.gov.uk You will be required to complete an application form and submit a supporting document detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role detailed below (taken from the Job Description and Person Specification). The evidence provided in relation to how you meet the criteria below will be used to shortlist applications received. Please note the evidence document you upload to your application should not exceed 2000 words (excluding titles). Closing Date: 2359hrs 5 November 2026.
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Head of School - Mayfield Chestnut
- South Devon, Torbay, Torquay
- Full Time
- Leadership Scale L16–L22
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER | HEAD OF CHESTNUT Lead something special. Shape what comes next. Start: April 2027 We are looking for an exceptional, courageous and compassionate school leader to become our next Deputy Headteacher and Head of Chestnut. This is not simply a Deputy Headteacher role It is an opportunity to lead Mayfield Chestnut , our distinctive specialist SEMH provision in Brixham, while playing a significant part in the strategic leadership and future development of Mayfield School. High expectations. Strong relationships. Life-changing education. At Chestnut, we work with children whose social, emotional and mental health needs can create significant barriers to learning, attendance, relationships and inclusion. Our response is calm, relational, trauma-informed and ambitious. We believe safety, belonging and regulation are the foundations for learning, not alternatives to high expectations. That means understanding the child behind the behaviour while remaining relentlessly ambitious about what they can learn, achieve and become. We need a leader who can do both. Someone who can bring warmth without lowering expectations. Someone who understands SEMH, trauma, attachment and neurodiversity , but who is equally passionate about excellent teaching, curriculum, progress and outcomes . Someone who can build a calm and consistent culture, develop excellent staff, make difficult decisions when required and keep children firmly at the centre of them. And someone ready to think beyond one provision and make a genuine contribution as a Deputy Headteacher of Mayfield School. You will lead the culture, development and day-to-day leadership of Chestnut excellent teaching, curriculum, assessment and pupil progress safeguarding, attendance, behaviour and pupil pathways the development, deployment and professional growth of staff strong partnerships with families, schools, the local authority and other agencies Mayfield's linked outreach and 6 Day Provision significant whole-school priorities as a member of the senior leadership team. Who are we looking for? You may already be a successful Deputy Headteacher. You may be an experienced Assistant Headteacher, Head of Provision or senior leader who is ready for the next step. What matters most is that you can show that you have made things better for children. We are particularly interested in leaders who can demonstrate: ✓ successful school or provision improvement ✓ excellent leadership of teaching and curriculum ✓ strong knowledge of SEMH and SEND ✓ rigorous, child-centred safeguarding practice ✓ the ability to inspire, support and challenge adults ✓ confident leadership through complexity and change ✓ excellent communication with families and professionals ✓ ambition for children whose educational journeys have not always been straightforward. Why Mayfield? Because this is a role with real purpose and real influence. You will inherit a distinctive provision with an established relational ethos, but you will also have genuine scope to shape its next chapter. You will join an experienced senior leadership team, influence practice across Mayfield and work with partners beyond the school to improve opportunities for children across Torbay. For the right person, this is an opportunity to combine hands-on specialist leadership with genuine whole-school deputy headship. Come and see us. Senior leadership appointments are about fit in both directions. We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit Chestnut and talk to us before applying. Come and meet the children and staff. See the provision. Ask difficult questions. Decide whether our values and ambitions match yours. Please email sheron@mayfieldtorbay.org to arrange a visit Ready to lead the next chapter? Apply via Mayfield School's recruitment portal. Safeguarding Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to the school's safer recruitment procedures and required pre-employment checks. Shortlisted candidates will be informed that online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence. Shortlisting: Friday 4th December Interviews: Thursday 10th and Friday 11th December
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Social Care Assessor - Ivybridge Adult Social Care
- Plymouth, South Hams
- Full Time
- £31,525 - £34,811 per annum
Permanent Full Time, 37 hours per week Are you passionate about supporting adults to live independent, fulfilling lives? Do you have strong assessment and interpersonal skills If so, we would love to hear from you. Devon County Council is seeking a dedicated and skilled Social Care Assessor to join our Adults Social Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with individuals ensuring they receive person-centred support that promotes wellbeing, choice, and independence. As a Social Care Assessor, you will: Carry out strengths-based, person centred assessments of care and support needs. Develop and review support plans in line with the Care Act 2014. Support individuals to access services, community resources, and specialist support. Work collaboratively with families, carers, health professionals, and partner organisations. Promote safeguarding and support positive outcomes for vulnerable adults. Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development. We are looking for someone who has: Experience of working within health, social care, community, or support services Knowledge of the needs and experiences of People with disabilities. Excellent assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills. An understanding of person-centred approaches, safeguarding, and relevant social care legislation. The ability to work independently across the county of Devon while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team. What we can offer you We are committed to your continuous professional development , doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers. 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024. Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role – please discuss at further at interview) Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website. Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life. Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme. As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a Social Care Assessor has never been more attractive. Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications. For an informal discussion please contact Jennifer Quinn via email on jennifer.quinn@devon.gov.uk or via a call on 01392 385918. How to apply Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description . Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Please click ‘Apply Now’ below to view the Job Descriptions DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages . For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice . For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). This role requires a DBS disclosure REQ010827 Integrated Adult Social Care
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