Specialist Prevention Practitioner

• Suffolk County Council 
• Address: Various locations – Community based working  
• Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours: 14.8 hours per week

• Contract: Fixed term or Secondment until 31 March 2026

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are looking for two passionate Specialist Practitioners to join our Prevention Team and lead an exciting e-bike safety project. This is a rare opportunity to help communities stay safe by tackling the growing fire risks linked to e-bikes.

What you will do

• Deliver practical advice and support on e-bike safety to adults and families across Suffolk, through home visits, group sessions, and school activities.
• Work with partner agencies to reduce risks associated with e-bike use, including fire hazards and vulnerabilities such as hoarding or enhanced care needs.
• Represent Suffolk Fire and Rescue at community events as a speaker or exhibitor, promoting safe e-bike practices and fire prevention.
• Identify safeguarding concerns during visits, make referrals where needed, and troubleshoot faulty e-bike charging equipment, advising on safe alternatives.
• Support Key Stage 2 fire safety education and embed e-bike safety into wider community prevention initiatives.

What you will need

• Essential: GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C or above)
• Ability to assess risks, apply practical solutions, and resolve issues confidently
• Experience engaging with diverse groups and partners, presenting information clearly in spoken English
• Competence in Word, Excel, and Outlook, plus knowledge of processes for recording information on vulnerable persons
• Strong understanding of community safety principles and ability to deliver learning activities to varied audiences
• Skilled in recording and reporting safety information, recognising the need for change, and influencing improvements effectively

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

The team

Our Fire Prevention Team delivers key outcomes for Fire and Community Safety across Suffolk. Working closely with partner agencies, we engage widely with communities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents.

Empowering Everyone 

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information 

Please contact Claire Watkins (Youth Education and Development Manager) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing 

If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application. 

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).

Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Complete the Supporting Statement template indicating how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role (refer to the 'Person Profile' section of the JPP)

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.  

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. 

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at  or

You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages. If you're invited to the next stage, you'll have another chance to request adjustments.  

Closing date: 11.30pm, 21 December 2025. 

This authority 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. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.