Volunteer - Appropriate Adult

CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE; Bamfurlong; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is looking for Appropriate Adult Volunteers to assist vulnerable adults and young people in police custody. The role involves ensuring welfare needs are met, assisting communication with law enforcement, and advocating for rights. Volunteers will receive full training and support, with opportunities for development within the criminal justice sector. Mileage expense is covered at 45 pences per mile.

Benefits

Full AA training

Ongoing support and supervision

Mileage paid at 45 p per mile

Qualifications

• Commitment to attend call‑outs and a monthly rota.
• Availability for shifts from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Willingness to complete full AA training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the detained person's welfare needs are met.
• Assist in communication with the police.
• Observe the police process and ensure fairness.

Skills

Full driving licence

Good communication skills

Understanding of legal procedures

Job description

Appropriate Adult Volunteer (AA)

The CCP Appropriate Adult Service supports, advises and assists vulnerable adults and young people aged 17 and under in police custody. Volunteers act as Appropriate Adults or provide telephone/administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the detained person’s welfare needs are met and rights are upheld.
• Assist them to communicate with the police.
• Help them understand the procedures, observe that the process is fair, and ensure outcomes are understood.
• Support, advise and assist them when they are asked to provide information or participate in any procedure (as per Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, Code C, paragraph 1.7A).
• Observe whether the police are acting properly and fairly; inform an inspector or above if there are concerns.
• Respect the detained person’s right to remain silent unless they wish to speak.
• Help them understand and protect their rights.

Volunteer Requirements

• Full driving licence and access to a private vehicle – a car is essential.
• Availability for a monthly rota; volunteers can choose a shift pattern that suits them (weekly rota from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. in three shifts).
• Commitment to attend call‑outs, most of which occur at police custody in Quedgeley, with occasional duty at other police stations or DWP/fraud interviews.
• Ready to complete full AA training to national standards, ongoing support and supervision.

Benefits and Development

• Full AA training to national standards.
• Ongoing support, supervision and mentoring.
• Involvement in AA service development via network meetings, case studies and further training.
• Potential career opportunities within the Criminal Justice, Care and Support and Legal sectors.
• Mileage paid at 45 p per mile.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Our robust safeguarding policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose; a prior conviction may not prevent you from joining CCP.

Pre‑employment checks, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checks (paid for by CCP) are required for this role.