Appropriate Adult Worker & Appropriate Adult Bank Workers Location: Musgrave PSNI Station (Please note we are also recruiting for bank staff to cover the Northwest Area, based in Waterside PSNI Station) Hours per week: 19.5 hours Estimated shift pattern for 19.5 hours: 1 x 7.5 Day 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm 2 x 6 Evenings 5pm-11pm Minimum of x1 on call shift Salary Range: £25,572 - £28,093 (2.2 – 2.6) pro rata Starting Salary: £13,297.44 per annum Duration: Permanent Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 11th August 2025 All our roles make a positive impact on the lives of others, the purpose of this role is to: Appropriate adults have an important role to play in the custody environment by ensuring that the detained person whom they are assisting understands what is happening to them and why, providing support, advice and assistance to vulnerable adults or juveniles detained in a police custody suite in line with the provisions of PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence (PACE) NI Order 1989). What we ask for from you: Committed to achieving OCN level 3 qualification in Appropriate Adults within the first year of employment. Must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 6 months experience of providing support to juveniles, mentally disordered or mentally vulnerable people. OR Demonstrate a minimum of 1 years’ experience of providing advocacy and guidance type support in another care setting Must be able to demonstrate experience of working with basic computer packages, the internet, and emails. Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills relevant to the role of an Appropriate Adult. Able to travel throughout Northern Ireland if required, and living within approximately 20 miles of a PSNI Custody Suite (Belfast, Londonderry/Derry, Antrim, Omagh, Banbridge) Hold a current driving licence and access to a car is essential as this role may require the Appropriate Adult to travel regionally. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence. Ability to demonstrate alignment with MindWise’s core values of Passion, Respect, Empathy, Togetherness, Openness & Transparency What you get in return: A competitive salary A minimum employer pension contribution of 6% Enhanced holiday leave entitlement of 35 days (FTE) Enhanced company sick pay Medical cash plan Death in service benefit Access to family friendly policies and flexible working options Business mileage paid at HMRC max Commitment to learning and development Investors in People (IIP) Gold Award holders, reflecting excellent working practices Able to volunteer 1 day per year with MindWise Corporate Social Responsibility policy. Able to join Staff Working Groups and have your voice heard! e.g. People working group; Health & Wellbeing; Leadership and Management; Human Rights; Trauma Informed group etc The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Access NI with Barred list check. MindWise are an equal opportunities employer PLEASE NOTE: CV's are not accepted. Online Application.