Adferiad Recovery delivers a flexible and coordinated response to the exceptional circumstances faced by people with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions and related issues. Vulnerable people facing complex life challenges need consistent and seamless support to ensure they remain engaged with vital health and wellbeing services – and to prevent them from becoming disenfranchised and isolated.
Adferiad Recovery harnesses the talents and experience of long-established and leading Welsh charities CAIS, Hafal, and WCADA. Our combined expertise in substance use, mental health, housing, criminal justice, and employment support enables us to meet the needs of our most vulnerable with a single, unified, and comprehensive approach.
Hours: Bank Work, Flexible & Variable hours
Salary: £12.21 basic + £1.24 annual leave accruement (April 2025 rate)
Role Purpose: The Appropriate Adult supports, advises, and assists vulnerable individuals who have been arrested through police interviews and other formal police procedures in custody. This active role involves advising and supporting detainees during processes, ensuring fair treatment by the police, upholding rights and entitlements, and facilitating communication to ensure understanding. Full training and shadowing are provided to prepare you for independent work, offering valuable skills and firsthand experience supporting vulnerable people before paid duties commence.
We encourage applications from all community sectors, especially those who might doubt their suitability. If you think you have these skills but are unsure, please apply and let us decide. We value diversity and aim to hear from the widest cross section of the community.
If you need this information in a different format or have access difficulties, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@adferiad.org or 01792 816600.
Job Title: Appropriate Adult
Salary: £12.21 basic + £1.24 annual leave accruement (April 2025 rate)
Experience: Mental health support, Health & Social Care
Location: Varies according to service needs
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