Part-Time Appropriate Adult Worker – Custody Support

Mindwise; Belfast City District; Vor Ort; GBP 14.000 - 17.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

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

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Driving licence

Travel availability

IT literacy

Teamwork

Ausbildung

OCN level 3 in Appropriate Adults

Jobbeschreibung

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.