Appropriate or Responsible Adult

Nini Social Care Services CIC; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Nini Social Care Services CIC is seeking a dedicated Appropriate or Responsible Adult to support young people or vulnerable adults during legal processes. The role focuses on safeguarding, rights, welfare, and providing reassurance and guidance.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children or vulnerable adults, strong mentoring and communication skills, and be able to work calmly under pressure while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults is highly desirable
• Strong mentoring skills with the ability to provide emotional support and reassurance
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Enhanced DBS and Right to work in the UK are required

Responsibilities

• To carry out appropriate adult call-outs to any venue that may be required
• To support and assist a child or vulnerable adult through the custody process or any relevant meeting
• To ensure that the vulnerable adult or child understands their rights during any relevant process
• To ensure that the health, well-being, legal rights, access to a solicitor and entitlements of the vulnerable adult or child is observed
• To assist with communication between the vulnerable adult/child and the professionals
• To consult the vulnerable adult or child’s custody record, to clarify and check any concerns raised by the vulnerable adult, child or professionals
• To complete the appropriate adult report form, ensuring that all relevant information is recorded correctly, clearly and concisely and ensure that this is returned to the duty officer within 24 hours of job completion
• To Maintain the confidentiality of information received in the course of your role and ensure that information is not disclosed to a third party
• To attend and participate in continuous training, support and 1-1 sessions as required
• To actively ensure the safeguarding and promote the welfare of the vulnerable adult or child whilst undertaking the above duties
• Treat all individuals fairly and not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, ethnicity or racial origin, sexual orientation, social background, religion, disability or any other factor
• Report to manager, if there is any concern

Skills

Mentoring skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to serve as an Appropriate or Responsible Adult. This vital role involves supporting young people or vulnerable adults during legal processes, ensuring their rights and welfare are protected. The ideal candidate will possess experience working with children, mentoring skills, and a genuine desire to provide reassurance and guidance in challenging situations. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference within the community while gaining valuable experience in safeguarding and support roles.

Responsibilities

• To carry out appropriate adult call-outs to any venue that may be required.
• To support and assist a child (legally under the age of 18 years) or vulnerable adults through the custody process or any relevant meeting.
• To ensure that the vulnerable adult or child understands their rights during any relevant process eg Police interviews, Age Assessments, meetings etc.
• To ensure that the health, well-being, legal rights, access to a solicitor and entitlements of the vulnerable adult or child is observed.
• To assist with communication between the vulnerable adult/child and the professionals.
• To consult the vulnerable adult or child’s custody record, to clarify and check any concerns raised by the vulnerable adult, child or professionals.
• To complete the appropriate adult report form, ensuring that all relevant information is recorded correctly, clearly and concisely and ensure that this is returned to the duty officer within 24 hours of job completion.
• To Maintain the confidentiality of information received in the course of your role and ensure that information is not disclosed to a third party.
• To attend and participate in continuous training, support and 1-1 sessions as required.
• To actively ensure the safeguarding and promote the welfare of the vulnerable adult or child whilst undertaking the above duties.
• Treat all individuals fairly and not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, ethnicity or racial origin, sexual orientation, social background, religion, disability or any other factor
• Report to manager, if there is any concern

This role offers an enriching opportunity for individuals passionate about safeguarding, mentoring, and supporting vulnerable members of the community.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults is highly desirable
• Strong mentoring skills with the ability to provide emotional support and reassurance
• Enhanced DBS
• Right to work in the UK
• Previous teaching or training experience is advantageous
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Organised, empathetic, patient, and able to remain calm under pressure
• Commitment to safeguarding principles and confidentiality standards
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Flexibility to adapt to varying schedules and situations