Job Description
Prevention Supervision & Support Officer (temporary 9 months)
Professional 3A
Publish date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Closing date: Friday 24 July 2026 at 12noon
Salary: £35,412 - £37, 280 SCP 24
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week (temporary nine months)
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 over 2.9 million people. ‘Our Strategy’ drives the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join us as a Prevention Supervision and Support Officer within our Prevention Delivery Team.
Reporting to the team’s 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.
Reporting to the team’s 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.
Responsibilities
provide professional and clinical 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 Core Code of Ethics.
You will have relevant professional qualifications and/or significant experience in a related field, together with an understanding of multi-agency working and safeguarding processes.
Essential
appropriate qualification and/or role-related experience
broad knowledge of prevention
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)
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
knowledge of National Fire Chiefs Council guidance and a commitment to continual professional development are essential.
Benefits
We offer a friendly working environment and benefits, including:
enhanced family leave benefits, including 52 weeks fully paid maternity and adoption leave
flexible and agile working arrangements
on-site free gym facilities
free parking.
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
To apply, please complete the application questions outlining your skills and experiences in line with the job description (linked below).
Questions
If you have any questions about the role, or would like an informal discussion, please contact Gail Read on 07973 810809 or by email at gail.read@wmfs.net
