Volunteer Cadet Leader - Bristol South, Bristol North, Bristol East, Bristol Central and Bridgwater

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Forcewide- Avon and Somerset area
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20/06/2021, 23:50

Could you make a difference and help shape the lives of the young people in your area?

 

We trust our people and they’re empowered to make decisions. You’ll have the chance to build new skills, gain unrivalled experience and you’ll be valued for what you bring.

 

In this unique role you will have the chance to motivate and support our volunteer Police Cadets to learn the skills and train under the guidance of our police officers.

 

Our cadets have FUN whilst learning skills… they are a diverse mix of 13-17 year olds, each with lots of enthusiasm and excitement for our organisation and its values.

 

As a Cadet Leader you will become the person that inspires, leads and motivates them to support their local community as well as developing a wide range of social and physical skills in a fun, friendly and exiting way.

 

You will be:

 

A mentor

A coach

A leader

An influencer

 

We do not need you to have policing experience, our existing leaders come from a wide range of backgrounds, and they each bring key elements of their day to day lives into the role.

 

We ask you to volunteer your own time to be part an inspirational team.

 

Each group provides an environment for young people where they can learn about roles within policing, support their community and develop valuable life skills such as communication and problem solving. You will be the person that maintains standards in your group, this includes things such as uniform checks and drill practices.

You will need to be comfortable presenting in front of a group of circa 30 cadets and being the person that engages and leads this group. 

 

We will want you to be responsible for organising the activities of your group so they are fun and engaging and align with our volunteering strategic objectives. As part of the Police Cadets leadership team you will help plan and deliver an exciting, interesting and balanced programme to give the cadets the opportunity to have fun and learn new skills while taking part in many different types of activities, events and camps to broaden the cadet’s knowledge of policing and the local community.  These activities often take place at weekends.

 

Through these groups our Cadet Leaders have a tangible and positive impact on the lives of our young people, our volunteers and our local communities.

 

Be you

Be valued

Be the difference

  

We have 9 cadet units (Bath, Bristol Central, Southmead, Patchway, Speedwell, Hartcliffe, Portishead, Weston Super Mare and Bridgwater) with up to 30 cadets per units.  Generally we have 3 Cadet Leaders working together at each weekly meeting.  The cadet units meet during term time to gain an insight into policing, learn a range of skills and take part in community events.  They also assist the police in delivering crime prevention advice and general public engagement initiatives to support your local community.

 

All of the cadet units are currently meeting online due to the pandemic, our intention is to revert to face to face weekly meetings when we are safely able to do so.

 

Eligibility

 

You must be 18 years of age to apply

 

All applicants will be subject to the Force Vetting Policy and will be required to undertake and maintain the appropriate level of safeguarding training for the role.

 

Avon and Somerset Constabulary is fully committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of children and young people.  The role you have applied for requires you to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS). 



As part of our commitment to keeping our staff, volunteers and Cadets safe we apply safer recruitment processes to all of our vacancies.  This role requires that at least one of your references is able to comment on your interactions with children and/or young people in a personal, voluntary or employment capacity.  Please ensure that you consider this when providing references as part of your application.



Applications will be shortlisted week commencing 21st June 2021

Interviews are scheduled for 7th - 17th July 2021 .  



Does this sound like the role for you? Click the link below to apply.

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country. 

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Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

  • National Insurance Number
  • Identification Detail e.g. passport
  • Address information including proof 
  • Referee information
  • Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
  •  Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos. 

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