Fire Cadet Instructor

Date Reviewed: Jan 22

**SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE**
**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Department
**Community Safety and Partnerships**

**Post
**Fire Cadet Instructor**
**(Operational or Corporate Staff)**

**Post No N/A**

**Grade N/A**

**Location
**Various Fire Cadet Units**

**Responsible to
**Unit Manager / Fire Cadet Manager(s)**

**Responsible for
**Fire Cadets**

**Responsibility for**
**Physical Resources**

**None**

**Responsibility for**
**Financial Resources**

**None
**This job description refers to the main purpose and responsibilities of the**
**post. It does not necessarily list in detail all of the tasks required to carry**
**out these responsibilities. This job description will be reviewed as and**
**when necessary to ensure that it meets the Service’s business**
**requirements.
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST**

To facilitate and deliver the Fire Cadet Scheme across SWFRS and to
support and mentor young people in developing their skills, knowledge and
personal development to enable them to become effective role models in the
community and progress positively onto education, employment or further
training.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

1. To assist in the delivery of the Fire Cadet Award / BTEC Level 2 in Fire and

Rescue Services in the Community as part of the SWFRS Fire Cadet Scheme

2. Use the provided session plans and resources to deliver the Fire Cadet
Scheme, ensuring a positive learning environment is created for all
participants

3. To lead the operational youth drill ground training and development elements

of Fire Cadets as required **(Operational Staff Only)**

Date Reviewed: Jan 22

4. To ensure operational competency is maintained in order to safely deliver
youth drill ground training and development, and ensure adequate instructor
ratio of 1:5 is maintained **(Operational Staff Only)**

5. To support and mentor young people to develop their skills, knowledge and

personal development to enable them to become effective role models in the
community and progress positively onto education, employment or further
training

6. Assist the development of personal skills such as confidence, communication,
team-working, motivation, self-esteem and self-discipline

7. To participate in local and national initiatives and assist in the delivery of

social action and charitable events as required

8. Maintain knowledge and compliance with child protection, safeguarding,

GDPR and health and safety requirements

9. To assist in the update and maintenance of Fire Cadets data such as
electronic attendance records as required

10. To be a positive Role Model for Young People at all times

11. To maintain personal core competencies and help to develop those of others

where appropriate

12. To undertake any training events or courses relevant to the Fire Cadet

Instructor role

**STANDARD SERVICE REQUIREMENTS**
- To attend in-house and external training courses as required.
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade and post.
- To co-operating fully with any scheme or pilot scheme using the same, that

shall be introduced within the department or across the Service.
- To implement the principles of the Service’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity

Policies and Welsh Language Schemes whilst carrying out the above duties.
- To adhere to Health & Safety Legislation/Relevant Service Policies and

Procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself
and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts/omissions.

Date Reviewed: Jan 22

**ORGANISATIONAL VALUES**

In performing the above role, all employees of the Service are required to
observe and promote the Service’s Core Values to be, at all times:

- Professional
- Caring
- Respectful
- Dedicated
- Trustworthy
- Dynamic
- Disciplined
- Resilient

**An enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required in the event of a successful**
**obtaining a position.