About this role
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Role Location: At Police stations mainly around Leicester City, occasionally across the county
Role Category: Field based volunteer
Hours: We suggest 1 day or 2 half days a week, flexible on a rota basis between 8:30am-5pm Mon – Friday
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference?
About the Role:
Our appropriate adults support children suspected of committing a crime who are detained and/or interviewed by police under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
The role of the appropriate adult is to safeguard the interests, rights, entitlements and welfare of children who are suspected of a criminal offence, ensuring that they are treated in a fair and just manner, and are able to participate effectively.
You do not need any specific education, experience or formal qualifications. Full training will be given.
A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
be over 18 years old
be able to act with independence from the police
undertake training in the AA role
Qualities you possess:
· enthusiasm and willingness to support children
· be able to relate to a diverse group of people
· effective communication
· good listening skills
· non-judgemental approach
· confidence and ability to deal with challenging situations
· access to your own vehicle is recommended but not always essential based on your location
We also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will expect you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.
What we offer
supervision and support
training for the role and ongoing development opportunities
out of pocket expenses
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Lisa Dinsdale, Senior Volunteer Development Officer
Telephone: 0116 305 1401
Email: lisa.dinsdale@leics.gov.uk
How to Apply
A successful application and interview are required.
Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having diverse personnel with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced personnel and one that reflects the communities we serve.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
When you can volunteer
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Requirements
- Willing to take a DBS Check
- Age restrictions
- Accepts ex/offenders
To apply for this post, you must:
- be over 18 years old
- be able to act with independence from the police
- undertake training in the AA role
Qualities you possess:
· enthusiasm and willingness to support children
· be able to relate to a diverse group of people
· effective communication
· good listening skills
· non-judgemental approach
· confidence and ability to deal with challenging situations
· access to your own vehicle is recommended but not always essential based on your location
We also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will expect you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.
Location
Location Euston St, Leicester LE2 7ST, UK