MORSE Road Safety Promotor and Mentor

About MORSE (Making Our Road Safer for Everyone):

The MORSE service supports individuals who have either committed a driving offence or through local Police intelligence are identified at being at risk of committing an offence. The aims of the service are to reduce the amount of road traffic offences being committed on our roads, which in turn will reduce the number of collisions, injuries and fatalities. Included in the support is the delivery of a Road Safety Programme which focuses on the individual’s behaviour whilst they are driving. 

MORSE is delivered in partnership with the Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Mercia Police.  

Role overview / Main tasks:

• Attend Road Safety sessions and events, working in partnership with other agencies
• Provide administrative support on managing referrals
• Promote MORSE to mature drivers and facilitate one-on-one interventions

What we’re looking for:

• Ability to travel to events across locations (full driving license and access to a vehicle)
• Confidence/Ability to promote the service and discuss road safety with people of all ages
• Good communication skills
• An approachable demeanour
• Ability to self-organise and work both independently and within a team

What we can offer:

• Autonomous working within a small friendly team, flexible arrangements
• Basic training in relevant tools and skills (if required)
• Access to advice from our colleagues/business partners to further your knowledge and experience
• Networking opportunities across multiple organisations both in the public and private sector
• References for your CV/job applications