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Appropriate Adult - Blackpool

Child Action Northwest
Blackpool
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ppropriate Adult \- Blackpool

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. The main purpose of the role is to support young people and vulnerable adults who have been detained by the police at your local custody suite, ensuring we are acting in the best interests of the detainee.

Hours of work:

Evenings or Overnight (either option available)

Sessional, Hourly Paid

Pattern of Work:

No set pattern. This is a sessional role to meet the requirements of the Custody site with no guarantee of hours.

Rota system in place.

Salary:

£13\.45 plus holiday pay (0600 hours to 21oo hours)

£14\.97 plus holiday pay (2100 hours to 0000 hours)

£20\.32 plus holiday pay (0000 hours to 0600 hours)

This is an ongoing vacancy and will remain open until sufficient vacancies are filled.

Please note you must live within 30 minutes of the custody suite: Blackpool, Gerry Richardson Way, Blackpool, FY4 4FG

For additional information, please contact one of our AA Coordinators:

Tony Hayden – 07788424782

Wendy Carson – 07717 858639

O
ur offer to prospective employees:
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S* alaries based on national pay scales with pay rises each year
P* ension scheme, Medical Insurance
M* inimum 25 days annual leave
F* lexible working patterns where possible
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