People Support Assistant

It’s an exciting time to be part of Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service. We’re at the heart of supporting communities across Norfolk and this is our 75th anniversary. It’s a rewarding place to be, where no two days are the same and our busy teams are committed to protecting Norfolk, its people and infrastructure 24/7.

We’re seeking two support assistants to work in our expanding People team, ensuring that we are supporting our own people so that they can continue to support others. We’re increasing our work around staff wellbeing, mental and physical health and fitness. To do this effectively, we need the right support - which is where you come in...

Can you offer professional support to our teams to help keep us on track in moving forward with our wellbeing agenda? You’ll be working with our operational crews, our managers and our senior leaders, providing first class administrative support.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Karen Rowley at karen.rowley@norfolk.gov.uk

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for all internal and external vacancies via myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email address.

Before you apply please see the full job description and person specification in the below link – this will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role.

Job Description and Person Specification

You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions.

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses paid upfront (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions .
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job.
  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars.

Closing Date: 18 May 2023