Appropriate Adult
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Job Summary
Closing Date: 8th October 2025
Contract Type: Supply
Salary: 15.93 Per Hour
Hours: 0 Hours
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 15.93 and you will be paid a monthly retainer fee of 150.
Requirements
The successful candidate must be flexible with their availability. This means they must be available to cover frequent day shifts throughout the week.
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
The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Adults. If your application is progressed after the interview you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.
If youve 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.
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