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Appropriate Adult volunteer

What You'll Do: 

Appropriate Adult's safeguard the rights of and provide support to children and vulnerable adults when they are detained in police custody. We work within PACE to deliver support, advice and assistance to those being detained and interviewed by the police. 

Why You'll Love It: 

This is an excellent opportunity to experience a unique side of the criminal justice system and to provide advocacy and support to those who need it most during a challenging time of their lives. The role works with children, vulnerable adults, police staff as well as health and social care professionals. 

What You'll Learn: 

Alongside extensive training in the appropriate adult role you will learn about PACE, police detention processes and the criminal justice system. You will also elarn about how best to work with young people as well as developing an understanding of various mental health issues or learning difficulties. We also offer additional training on a wide variety of relevant topics such as gangs & county lines, child criminal exploitation, working with speech & language issues and autism-specific learning. 

What We're Looking For: 

Someone who has good interpersonal skills and a keen desire to tackle a role which can be challenging or complex at times. We value reliability, proactive-ness and a keen sense of wanting to work with and help others. No prior experience in advocacy is necessary just an interest in learning.

Summary
Volunteering
Advocate
Crime and Violence
Ex-Offenders
Human Rights
Social Care
Lambeth
Southwark
52 Weeks Minimum
4 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Building relationships and influencing
Communicating
Emotional intelligence
Using professional behaviours
Languages you should know: 
English
Full professional
Relevant interests: 
Charity / Nonprofit
Government
Law and Legal Services
Requirements: 
DBS check
Over 18 years old
Phone Interview
Training

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