Bank Worker- NIAAS

The Methodist Church in Britain; Waterside; Vor Ort; GBP 17.000 - 25.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

£25 daytime disturbance calls

£30 night-time disturbance calls

Standby allowance £2.00/hour

Zusammenfassung

MindWise is seeking a role-based support worker to assist detained persons and vulnerable individuals in a police custody setting. The role involves explaining rights and processes, offering practical support, and ensuring adherence to PACE provisions across Northern Ireland.

Availability across days, evenings and weekends is required, with enhanced payments for call-outs and standby and a valid driving licence with access to a car for regional travel.

Qualifikationen

• Experience of basic computer packages, the internet and email.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Help detained persons understand what is happening to them and why.
• Give support, advice and assistance to vulnerable adults or juveniles in a police custody suite.
• Act in line with PACE provisions in Northern Ireland.
• Travel regionally when required.

Kenntnisse

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

OCN Level 3 in Appropriate Adults

Jobbeschreibung

Bank role with MindWise supporting the NIAAS appropriate adult service, with no guaranteed hours and no obligation to accept work offered. The post involves helping vulnerable adults and juveniles held in police custody to understand their situation and their rights under PACE, with advice and practical support. Availability across days, evenings and weekends is needed, with extra payments for call-outs and standby, and a driving licence and car are essential for regional travel. An Enhanced AccessNI check with barred list is required.

What the job involves

• Help detained persons understand what is happening to them and why
• Give support, advice and assistance to vulnerable adults or juveniles in a police custody suite
• Act in line with PACE provisions in Northern Ireland
• Travel regionally when required

Qualifications

• Commitment to achieving OCN level 3 in Appropriate Adults within the first year of employment

Experience

• At least 6 months supporting juveniles or mentally disordered or mentally vulnerable people
• Alternatively, 1 year's advocacy and guidance support in another care setting

Skills & knowledge

• Experience of basic computer packages, the internet and email
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced AccessNI check with barred list
• Current driving licence
• Access to a car

Other

• Able to travel throughout Northern Ireland if required
• Living within approximately 20 miles of the PSNI Derry/Londonderry Custody Suite
• Alignment with MindWise's core values: Passion, Respect, Empathy, Togetherness, Openness and Transparency

What’s offered

• £25 for each daytime disturbance call
• £30 for each night-time disturbance call
• Standby allowance of £2.00 per hour