Overnight Appropriate Adult - Derbyshire

Child Action North West; Butterley, East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking caring individuals for a flexible and sessional role, supporting children and vulnerable adults in police custody. Applicants must demonstrate excellent communication skills and reside within 30 minutes of designated police stations. The position is hourly paid, with sessions primarily during the night from midnight to 6 am. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check. This is an opportunity to gain insights into careers in the Police, Legal Services, or Social Care.

Qualifications

• Must live within 30 minutes of designated police stations.
• Willingness to work overnight shifts.
• Ability to support vulnerable individuals in custody.

Responsibilities

• Support children and vulnerable individuals in a custody environment.
• Provide care and compassion during sessions.
• Ensure the safeguarding of children and adults.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate and caring

Job description

• Do you want to earnover £22 per hour
• Can you arrive at Ripley Police Station or St Mary's Wharf Police Station within 20/30 minutes?
• Do you want a flexible role supporting children and young people in Police Custody

If the answer is Yes to any of the above, then this could be the role for you.

Our Appropriate Adults come from all walks of life and we are always looking for more to join our team. We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate with excellent communication skills whilst supporting the most vulnerable within a custody environment. This is a great insight for anyone interested in a career in the Police, Legal Services, Probation, Children Social Care, gaining skills and knowledge around the needs of children and vulnerable adults?

About the organization

Child Action Northwest is an award winning charity providing a range of innovative and creative services across the North of England that support children, families and vulnerable adults. Our values of caring, empowerment, and never giving up are present in all we do and underpin our work. We believe in the power of the individual and communities to grow, develop and change.

To apply

Please complete our online application form and upload an availability form via our website. This is an ongoing vacancy and will remain open until sufficient vacancies are filled.

Please note you must live within 30 minutes of:

• Ripley Police Station, Wyatt's Way, Ripley DE5 3SU
• St Mary's Wharf Police Station, Prime Parkway, DE1 3AB

For more information contact

AA Coordinators Wendy Carson 07717 858639 and Tony Hayden on 07788424782

Hours of work

Sessional - hourly paid

Midnight to 6am - £22.41 per hour - this rate includes holiday pay.

Pattern of work

No set pattern.

This is a sessional role to meet the requirements of the Custody sites with no guarantee of hours.

Attendance will be required overnight

Rota system in place

Work locations

Ripley

St Mary's Wharf

Midnight to 6am - £22.41 per hour - this rate includes holiday pay.

All roles within CANW have a responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults. This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check checked against the Children’s Barred List.

Midnight to 6am - £20.00 per hour - plus holiday pay.