Appropriate Adult (Male Only)

Carr Gomm; Dundee; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Dundee seeks individuals for the Appropriate Adult role to provide essential communication support to vulnerable individuals during police investigations. The ideal candidates will have experience in mental health and be available for flexible hours. This role promotes independence from police while enhancing legal support.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK driving license.
• Available for at least 4 days out of 7.
• Can be called upon day/night as per rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide communication support during police investigations.
• Support vulnerable individuals including victims and suspects.
• Work independently from the Police.

Skills

Experience in mental health

Ability to work under pressure

Non-judgemental attitude

Strong communication skills

Job description

Location: Office B, Maritime House, 26 East Dock Street, DD1 5PP

Rate: £15.46 - £0 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

Carr Gomm are looking for are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us in delivering an Appropriate Adult Service in Dundee, working on a self-employed basis.

The primary objective of the Service is to ensure, as far as possible, that no member of the community is disadvantaged by their mental disorder during any police process.

The role of the Appropriate Adult is completely independent from the Police.

What is an Appropriate Adult?

Appropriate Adults provide communication support to vulnerable victims, witnesses, suspects and accused persons, aged 16 and over, during police investigations and other investigatory bodies as set out in the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 and “the 2019 regulations” Appropriate Adults, Guidance for Local Authorities.

An appropriate adult is not there to give legal advice; this is the role of the solicitor.

Definition of Mental Disorder:

The definition of a mental disorder is as described in the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Scotland Act 2003 and includes the following:

• Mental Health Issues
• Learning Disability
• Dementia

Who can be an Appropriate Adult?

• Someone who can be available to be called upon at any time during the day/night, in line with rota requirements. We are particularly looking for individuals who can be available overnight and commit to at least 4 days out of 7.
• Available to attend any call out within one and a half hours of receiving the request.
• Experience in the field of mental health, learning disabilities, dementia, autism and/or acquired brain injuries.
• Ability to work under pressure, sometimes in an oppressive environment
• Be reliable.
• Have a non-judgemental attitude.
• Acknowledge confidentiality.

Applicants must hold a valid UK driving License

What can we offer?

An opportunity to provide communication support to individuals with mental disorders within the Criminal Justice System.

We welcome applications from any candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those that can apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) that do not require sponsorship from Carr Gomm. You will be asked to share proof of this prior to receiving any offer of employment. It is currently our policy not to offer sponsorship for prospective candidates.

*Please note that Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this vacancy.