Job Description

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking applications from individuals for the role of temporary Deputy Safeguarding and Volunteer Officer within the Community Safety department based at Service Headquarters, Carmarthen. This is a temporary post until 31 March 2026.

The Role

The successful post holder will be responsible for progressing and enhancing the existing volunteering arrangements and co-ordinating a broad network of community volunteers across Mid and West Wales with the aim of helping our communities lead safer and healthier lives. Volunteering opportunities will be explored across all areas of service delivery and support departments. The post holder will manage the activities of volunteers who will support community safety and wider Service activities across all Directorates. The role involves generating and delivering Safe and Well Visits and a wide range of Community Safety activities in line with MAWWFRS strategy.

Furthermore, the post holder will be based within the Community Safety department and provide resilience for Safeguarding and also support Home Safety and Partnership activities.

This post is full-time, working 37 hours per week with flexible hours in line with the Service's flexi-time scheme.

Enquiries

For further information regarding this post, please contact Head of Community Safety, Steve Davies at sj.davies@mawwfire.gov.uk.

Applying for the role

To apply for the role, please visit https://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/eng/join-us/current-vacancies/.

Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references.

Please be advised that applications are welcome in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Completed application forms (evidencing your suitability for the role against the person specification) must be returned to the Human Resources Department (humanresources@mawwfire.gov.uk)

Closing Date

08 August 2025, 1630 hours

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,124.00-37,938.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Flexitime On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025
Reference ID: CSSafeguarding25072025