We're looking for Appropriate Adult Bank Workers

Appropriate Adult Bank Worker 24/REC/694

Location:   Required to travel to other police stations throughout Northern Ireland and living within approximately 20 miles of a PSNI Custody Suite

Employment Status: Bank Worker (A bank worker may be called upon as and when required but does not have any guaranteed hours or fixed pattern of work. There is no obligation for the bank worker to accept work.)

Hourly Rate: £11.77 (Grade 2)

Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 7^th February  2024

All our roles make a positive impact on the lives of others, the purpose of this role is to:

Appropriate adults have an important role to play in the custody environment by ensuring that the detained person whom they are assisting understands what is happening to them and why, providing support, advice and assistance to vulnerable adults or juveniles detained in a police custody suite in line with the provisions of PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence (PACE) NI Order 1989).

What we ask for from you:

• Willingness to start OCN Level 3 Qualification in Appropriate Adults within the first 6-12 months of employment.
• Must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 6 months experience of providing support to juveniles, mentally disordered or mentally vulnerable people.
• OR
• Demonstrate a minimum of 1 years’ experience of providing advocacy and guidance type support in another care setting.
• Must be able to demonstrate experience of working with basic computer packages, the internet, and emails.
• Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills relevant to the role of an Appropriate Adult.
• Able to travel throughout Northern Ireland if required, and living within approximately 20 miles of a PSNI Custody Suite (Belfast, L’derry, Antrim, Omagh, Banbridge)
• Hold a current driving licence and access to a car is essential as this role may require the Appropriate Adult to travel regionally. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence
• Ability to demonstrate alignment with MindWise’s core values of Passion, Respect, Empathy, Togetherness, Openness & Transparency

What you get in return:

• A competitive salary
• A minimum employer pension contribution of 6%
• Enhanced holiday leave entitlement of 35 days (FTE)
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Medical cash plan
• Death in service benefit
• Access to family friendly policies and flexible working options
• Business mileage paid at HMRC max
• Commitment to learning and development
• Investors in People (IIP) Gold Award holders, reflecting excellent working practices

Full Criteria and details for all posts, are contained within the application pack which may be downloaded from the MindWise Recruitment website.

Website https://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/MindWise

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced with Barred Access NI check.

MindWise are an equal opportunities employer

PLEASE NOTE:

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