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Nini Social Care Services CIC; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as an Appropriate or Responsible Adult. The role focuses on safeguarding, rights protection and welfare during legal processes for children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities include coordinating call-outs, supporting through custody, ensuring understanding of rights, and liaising with professionals while maintaining confidentiality and continuous safeguarding training.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children
• Mentoring skills and ability to guide vulnerable individuals
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of service users

Responsibilities

• Carry out appropriate adult call-outs to venues as required
• Support and assist a child (under 18) or vulnerable adult through the custody process or relevant meetings
• Ensure rights are explained during police interviews, age assessments, meetings, etc.
• Guard the health, well-being, legal rights, access to a solicitor and entitlements of the vulnerable person
• Assist with communication between the vulnerable person/child and professionals
• Review custody records to clarify concerns raised by the person or professionals
• Complete the appropriate adult report form and return to the duty officer within 24 hours
• Maintain confidentiality of information and prevent disclosure to third parties
• Attend training, 1-1 sessions and ongoing support as required
• Safeguard and promote welfare of the vulnerable person/child during duties
• Treat all individuals fairly without discrimination

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 fair 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.

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service