Appropriate Adult

Mindwise; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 6%

35 days holiday (FTE)

Sick pay

Medical cash plan

Death in service benefit

Flexible working options

Mileage paid at HMRC max

Learning & development

IIP Gold Award

Job summary

MindWise is hiring an Appropriate Adult Worker based at Musgrave PSNI Station, Belfast. This role requires helping detained individuals understand custody processes, offering advice and advocacy to vulnerable youths and adults, and traveling within Northern Ireland as needed.

The position is permanent, 21 hours weekly, with a starting salary of £15,191.12. A driving licence and IT basic skills are essential, and the role supports MindWise values in service delivery.

Qualifications

• OCN level 3 qualification in Appropriate Adults within the first year of employment.
• Minimum of 6 months experience providing support to juveniles, mentally disordered or mentally vulnerable people OR at least 1 year of advocacy/guide support in another care setting.
• Experience with basic computer packages, internet and emails.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills relevant to the role.
• Ability to travel throughout Northern Ireland and live within ~20 miles of Musgrave PSNI Custody Suite (Belfast).
• Holding a current driving licence with access to a car is essential; alternatives considered for applicants with a disability.
• Demonstrated alignment with MindWise's values: Passion, Respect, Empathy, Togetherness, Openness & Transparency.

Responsibilities

• Support detained persons in custody to understand what is happening and why, providing help and advice.
• Provide advocacy and guidance to vulnerable adults or juveniles in line with procedures.
• Travel across Northern Ireland as required to fulfill duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Travel availability

IT literacy

Teamwork

Education

OCN level 3 in Appropriate Adults

Job description

Appropriate Adult Worker

Location: Musgrave PSNI Station (Belfast)

Positions Available: 21 hours per week

Starting Salary: £15,191.12

Duration: Permanent

Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 3rd November 2026

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:

• Committed to achieving OCN level 3 qualification in Appropriate Adults within the first year 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 Musgrave PSNI Custody Suite (Belfast)
• 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
• Able to volunteer 1 day per year with MindWise Corporate Social Responsibility policy.
• Able to join Staff Working Groups and have your voice heard! e.g. People working group; Health & Wellbeing; Leadership and Management; Human Rights; Trauma Informed group etc

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

MindWise are an equal opportunities employer.