Job Description

Prevention Supervision and Support Officer (temporary, six months)

Professional 3A

Publish date: Wednesday 7th October 2026

Closing date: Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 12noon

Salary: £36,581 - £38,510

Hours: 37, full time

Overview

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902km square and a population of some three million people. ‘Our Strategy’ drives the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join WMFS as a Prevention Supervision & Support Officer within our Prevention Delivery Team.

Reporting to the Prevention Delivery Team Manager, you will provide professional supervision, advice and support to colleagues working with adults, children and young people who have complex needs, fire-setting behaviours or an unhealthy relationship with fire. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of prevention interventions that reduce vulnerability, improve wellbeing and help keep our communities safe.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Prevention and Community Outreach colleagues, operational teams, and partner agencies to deliver person-centred, evidence-informed interventions that are quality assured and aligned with national guidance and Prevention strategic objectives. The role also involves supporting organisational learning, contributing to policy development, promoting effective safeguarding practices, and driving continuous service improvement. Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• provide professional supervision, advice and guidance to colleagues delivering specialist interventions for vulnerable adults, children and young people
• ensure prevention activities, partnerships and education programmes are effective, quality assured and aligned with Prevention strategy, policy and national guidance
• support service improvement through, organisational learning, training delivery, policy development and the implementation of recommendations from reviews and evaluations.
• develop and maintain effective partnerships, using professional expertise to improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals and communities
• promote and maintain high standards of safeguarding, information governance, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and wellbeing, and ethical practice.

Experience and skills

• We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual who can:
• build effective partnerships and collaborative relationships
• provide professional advice, guidance and support on complex cases
• analyse information and translate findings into meaningful actions
• influence others and champion continuous improvement
• demonstrate sound judgement when working with sensitive and confidential information
• promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, a person-centred approach, and the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) Core Code of Ethics.
• You will have relevant professional qualifications or significant experience in a related field, together with an understanding of multi-agency working and safeguarding processes.

Essential skills or experience

• appropriate qualification and/or role-related experience
• knowledge of prevention principles
• understanding and experience of participation in external partnership/multi-agency support mechanisms (for example section 42 and section 43 safeguarding enquiry processes, multi-disciplinary team meetings and multi-agency case management opportunities)
• knowledge of NFCC guidance and a commitment to continual professional development.
• The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Desirable

• previous experience in prevention, education and/or health, wellbeing, social care, road safety, youth and working with children and young people sectors
• qualification in professional/clinical supervision
• valid driving licence
• working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.

Benefits

We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including:

• flexible and agile working arrangements
• free, on-site gym facilities
• free, on-site parking.
• enhanced family leave benefits, including 52 weeks fully paid maternity and adoption leave

We also offer access to an in-house occupational health facility - including occupational health and fitness advisors, sports therapists, physiotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.

In addition, employees have access to:

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• wellbeing programmes
• ‘blue light’ discounts across many retailers through partner schemes
• Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee) – with access to discounted products and services.

Diversity

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However, as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under-represented in our service, we particularly encourage applications from these groups.

WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect the same of every staff member.

Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including - where applicable - relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications, medical clearance, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

How to apply

Please complete the application questions outlining your skills and experiences in line with the job description.

Job description - Prevention Supervision & Support Officer