Youth Intervention Trainer
Interested candidates can find out more about the role by attending an information session from 12:00 – 15:00 on Saturday 8th November 2025 at Wakefield Fire Station, Brunswick Street, Wakefield, WF1 4PA. If you would like to attend, please email applications@westyorksfire.gov.uk no later than 11am on Friday 7th November 2025.
Enjoy working in a team? Passionate about being a catalyst for change in the lives of young people?
You can help West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service by joining their specialist youth team to develop and deliver opportunities that not only raise young people’s safety awareness but support them to develop skills for the future.
What we offer: an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, 37 hour week flexible working arrangements, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program, car salary sacrifice scheme with all clothing and personal protective equipment provided.
Job Purpose: To support the delivery and development of Youth Interventions, Prince’s Trust and other youth related projects and partnerships, aimed at promoting behaviour change to targeted groups of young people, across West Yorkshire.
Key Responsibilities: Using your expert knowledge of issues affecting young people you will develop and deliver practical Youth Intervention and Prince’s Trust programmes that engage targeted groups and individuals from diverse and challenging backgrounds across West Yorkshire.
Essential requirements:
- A proven track record of relating to and empowering hard to reach young people to turn their lives around, change behaviour and make positive choices through the delivery of structured interventions.
- The ability to communicate effectively both in person and digitally with a wide range of audiences to build relationships, deliver learning outcomes and present information in a clear logical manner.
- Hold, be working towards or be willing to work towards a recognised Level 3 or above teaching qualification.
The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of a current valid driving licence.
Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting around 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.
We are a caring organisation; we promote an environment of inclusivity and learning, and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.
For further details and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is midnight on Sunday 23rd November 2025.
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We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, racially and ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia. We are a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.
