Appropriate Adult

Job Description

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Stirling Council are looking for an Appropriate Adult to join us in delivering an Appropriate Adult Service across Forth Valley, working on a supply basis (as and when required).

Appropriate Adults provide communication support to those with a mental disorder, aged 16 and over during police processes or investigations.

Applicants therefore with the following experience are welcome to apply:

• Experience (in a professional, voluntary or personal capacity) of working with

Adults who have: a mental illness, learning disability, dementia, Autism/ADHD and/or acquired brain injuries or related conditions.

• Experience of assisting vulnerable adults with communication support.

The hourly rate of pay is £15.72 and you will be paid a monthly retainer fee of £150.

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme

Requirements

The successful candidate must be flexible with their availability. This means they must be available to cover frequent day shifts and night shifts too. 

The successful candidate will also be required to travel to various locations across Forth Valley, so must have access to their own vehicle. 

What we can offer: 

• Full Training and Support (consistently throughout the year once established in the role too) 
• Monthly retainer fee of £150 
• Hourly Attendance Fee 
• Travel Expenses 
• Ability to partake in national discussions/forums
• Supervision
• Mental Health Support if required 

Please note: there are no guaranteed hours with this position, Appropriate Adults are used as and when required by the police. 

If you have any further questions about the role, please email appropriateadultservice@stirling.gov.uk 

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure Scotland form. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be invited to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.