As a Community Safety Advisor, you’ll work directly with residents across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes, helping people to understand risk, stay safe in their homes and access the support that they need. This is a role where your work will have a real impact on people’s lives.
Location
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Closing Date
29th Jul, 2026
Job Type
Support Services
About this vacancy
This is a dynamic, public facing role, focused on reducing fire risk and supporting the most vulnerable members of our communities. In a role where no two days are the same, you will often work independently, visiting people in their homes and using your professional judgement to assess risk and determine the most appropriate actions.
You will:
- Deliver Home Fire Safety Visits and other prevention activities
- Work within a range of environments, including private homes, sheltered accommodation and supported living
- Identify fire risks and provide clear, practical advice to reduce those risks
- Install safety equipment such as smoke alarms
- Recognise safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action
- Work collaboratively with internal teams, local authorities and partner agencies
- Support youth inclusion and early intervention programmes
- Maintain accurate records
- Manage your own workload, respond to changing priorities and feel confident making decisions in the moment
- Work with vulnerable individuals and/or in complex circumstances, requiring a calm, adaptable and professional approach
Vacancy details
We are looking for someone who is:
Confident working independently and making decisions in real time
Comfortable engaging with a wide range of people in their own homes
Able to assess risk and take appropriate actions
Resilient and professional when handling challenging or sensitive situations
Highly organised, with the ability to manage and prioritise their workload
A clear and effective communicator, able to adapt their approach to different audiences
Committed to making a meaningful difference in the community
Accountable for the quality and accuracy of their work
Experience and Qualifications Required:
English and Maths GCSE at level 4 to 9 (grade C or above), or equivalent
Experience of engaging with, and providing advice and guidance to members of the public
Experience of determining solutions to risks within people’s homes
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Full UK Driving License
£30,622
Permanent Contract
Full Time
37-hour week
Local Government Pension Scheme
Good annual leave entitlement
Employee benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health
Onsite gym facilities
Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.
This is a mobile, public facing role which requires daily travel across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. A service vehicle will be provided during working hours. The role may require occasional evening or weekend working All successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check.
How to Apply:
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.
Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact
[email protected].
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