South West Advocacy Network, SWAN, have some exciting opportunities to be part of their new Advocacy Support Team.  We are an independent advocacy charity working across the South West of England. We support and empower people to have a voice, by ensuring access to high quality, independent advocacy, support and advice. We believe that everyone has the right to be heard & respected, the right to choice in decisions about themselves and the right to be safe.

We are looking to recruit Full and Part time Advocacy Support Officers working within the Advocacy Support Team.

The Advocacy Support Team are the first point of contact for the organisation, responsible for handling calls, responding to enquiries and triaging incoming referrals for all our services from a range of professionals and vulnerable people.

This is a busy and demanding role which requires a high standard of communication skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure. The role requires the ability to learn, understand and apply a wealth of knowledge about our individual services. It also requires the ability to be able to process data quickly and accurately.

A friendly, helpful individual, you will go that extra mile to ensure our clients are always happy with the service provided. You will need to be a strong team player who is flexible and willing to learn new processes and information. A clear communicator with the ability to remain calm in stressful situations and deal with very complex issues in a professional manner is essential.

An Advocacy Support Officer is always present in the office 9am–5pm Monday to Friday. All members of the team need to remain flexible in their working hours to ensure cover during sickness and annual leave periods.

The post is subject to 2 references including previous employer, evidence of right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check.

The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the- Global Campaign Communications Manager at any existing Save the Children office location.

Role Purpose:

The Global Campaign Communications Manager is responsible for developing and driving the

implementation of an effective internal and external communications strategy that, drives conversation,

engagement and action for Save the Children's advocacy and campaigning, while increasing brand

awareness.

The post holder works collaboratively with media, digital, content, communications, campaigns and

advocacy colleagues in Save the Children Members and Country Offices, the Communications and

Engagement team, the Global Media Unit, and the Global Campaign Team to develop integrated

strategies.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence and negotiate both

internally and externally

• Proven experience in developing first class integrated communications strategies and plans to

achieve successful campaigning and advocacy outcomes.

• Proven experience in developing integrated comms strategies across all functions / platforms to

support campaigning goals / ambition (rather than generalist communications person)

• Personal drive and commitment for wanting to affect positive changes and drive action that

leads to social and political change

• Proven success in developing and implementing complex campaigns, media or communications

projects

• Proven success in delivering high quality communications, products or tools targeting a diverse

range of audiences.

• Experience of and commitment to working in wider coalitions and partnerships to deliver

strong campaigning and communications outcomes.

• Cultural sensitivity, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including

influencing and negotiation.

• Experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for

the organisation

• Experience of developing and managing communications content and tools and making best use

of user-created content.

• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an ability to meet deadlines and manage

multiple demands and competing priorities, while maintaining high quality standards

• An ability to work as part of a team within a networked structure, and to maintain good

working relationships with colleagues across functional and geographical boundaries

• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt work plans flexibly depending on

external opportunities

• Demonstrated commitment to Save the Children's mission and values.

We can offer circa £45,000 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.

This role can be based in any existing Save the Children office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.

Where we Work -

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding race equity into systemic change so that thriving is not the exception but the norm.

About Black Thrive

Black Thrive Global evolved from the work of the Black Thrive Lambeth Partnership, which was established in 2016 to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black people in Lambeth. Black people’s cumulative exposure to negative experiences and poor outcomes are not unique to Lambeth and Black Thrive Global was founded in 2020 to address the detrimental outcomes for Black people of African and Caribbean descent wherever they may be located.

Our work covers all life stages – children and young people, working age adults and older adults. Our guiding principle is to centre the lived experiences of Black communities in all that we do and our strategic priorities are to embed race equity in systems change and to decolonise the evidence landscape. 

Purpose of the role

We are working with Lottery Community Fund, Impact On Urban Health and Lambeth Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA) to build a Black led culturally appropriate peer support and advocacy (CAPSA) service, designed by Black people for Black communities in Lambeth. CAPSA supports people who are feeling stressed, anxious, or are experiencing difficulties in accessing services that will improve their mental wellbeing. It will be made up of compassionate and caring individuals like you. We will also help community members who are already using mental health services and would like more support.

Do you have the skills to provide advocacy in a range of settings? We are looking for an energetic and passionate advocate to join our team. Our Advocates work in partnership with the people they support to represent their views and wishes and uphold their rights. CAPSA promotes social inclusion, equality and social justice through advocacy.

Closing date - 17th October at 5pm

Interviews on 8th and 9th November 

Application Instructions: Please upload a CV of no more than 3 pages, alongside a cover letter of no more than 2 pages. Candidates should also complete and upload a copy of our equality and diversity monitoring form.

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity. We strive to advance children’s rights and equality for girls all over the world. 

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we're tackling the root causes of gender inequality and child poverty, and we are now active in more than 70 countries worldwide.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our Policy, Advocacy and Research Team (PAR) as Policy and Advocacy Adviser – Humanitarian. In this role you will influence the policies and action of the UK Government and other stakeholders in relation to humanitarian crises.

Liaising with colleagues across the Plan International family, you will develop and deliver impactful policy positions and advocacy strategies targeting the UK Government and other key stakeholders in relation to specific crises and wider humanitarian issues. There will be a particular focus on girls’ rights and gender equality and ensuring the voices of girls in crisis-affected contexts are heard.

You will have proven experience of successfully developing and implementing policy and advocacy strategies targeting a specific Government and be able to develop robust, evidence-based and influential policy positions on international development/humanitarian issues. You will also have a sound understanding of the global humanitarian system including the role of donor Governments within it, and current debates and challenges. Strong inter-personal and communication skills are key to this role, being able to collaborate and negotiate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Please click on the button below to apply.

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on 29 September 2021.

Interviews will take place on 12 October 2021.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work.  We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us.  Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and a check of the Children’s Barred List. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Multi-Disciplinary Advocate to join our new inspiring and friendly Richmond and Wandsworth advocacy service. Your role will be a permanent full time 35 Hour contract covering Wandsworth and Richmond boroughs.

Our advocacy services provide specialist advocacy services as appropriate across a range of disciplines including, Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) and Relevant Paid Representative (RPR) work.  We provide a range of statutory (instructed or non-instructed) in secure units, hospitals, care settings or in the community:

Who are we?

Rethink Advocacy run a number of advocacy services across England providing advocacy under The Care Act, The Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act. Our advocacy services offer support to a wide range of people, including people with learning, physical and sensory disabilities, as well mental illness. An advocate is usually provided to people who have no one else to help them and who need support with issues related to care and support needs. Many of our advocacy services also offer community, peer and citizen advocacy for people in the area. In everything we do, we seek to demonstrate our values: Passion, Commitment, Openness, Hope, Expertise and Understanding. If these values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

• Providing a high quality, responsive and effective advocacy service in accordance with the service specification, contract and legislative timescales.
• Ensuring that individuals understand and can exercise their rights; supporting people to access information, to understand better what is happening, what is planned, and the options available to them to make better informed decisions and be more involved in their care and support.
• Acting on allocated referrals in accordance with the service standards and engagement protocols, communicating with referrers as required in order to ensure the client’s rights under the relevant act are observed.
• Ensuring the client’s communication needs have been assessed and where possible communicate with the client to ascertain their wishes and views, thereafter, to communicate with individuals and other agencies, representing the clients’ views, whilst keeping the client informed of progress of their issue.
• Representing patients’ interests when they are not able to do so themselves, including working within a best interests framework for any eligible patient who lacks the mental capacity to instruct the advocate
• Keeping accurate factual records relating to the service users and their cases, including keeping the case management database up-to-date.

Do you have what we are looking for?

• I have completed or am working towards National Qualification in Independent Advocacy (Level 3 or new Level 4). We are also happy to accept applications from people with a health & social care background willing to undertake the training
• Completed, working towards or willing to undertake additional specialist units e.g.  IMCA, DoLS, IMHA, ICAA, Independent Advocacy for CYP and Health Complaints
• Committed to undertaking additional units as required and committed to completion of required qualifications within set timescales.
• Experience of working in one or more of the following specialist areas: learning disabilities; mental health/capacity; older people; physical disabilities; sensory impairment; children & young people; substance misuse; NHS Complaints.
• A good understanding of advocacy practice and principles of empowerment and knowledge of relevant legislation
• Ability to respect and promote a person’s right to make informed choices and decisions without influence
• Ability to manage a complex caseload covering a wide range of subjects ensuring independence and clarity of decision making.
• Ability to travel throughout the Locality, including travel when required to Hub Office

The safety and wellbeing of our service users and colleagues is our first priority, which is why it is now a condition of employment for anyone joining us that they have either had the recommended Covid-19 vaccine or agree to have it when offered by the NHS. You can find more information on our approach and why we have made this important decision in our attached Covid-19 vaccination information document.

What will you receive?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development and a range e-learning courses. You will also receive:  

• Salary of £24,349.64 to £26,552.11 (Inclusive of London Weighting)
• Annual Increments to top of pay spine
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days plus bank holidays  
• Your "Rethink Day" - 1 day’s additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday
• Eyecare vouchers
• Flexible working  

Don’t just change jobs, change lives!

VoiceAbility are recruiting a full-time advocate to join our Doncaster team. At VoiceAbility we want to deliver the best possible quality of support to people so they are heard, respected, safe and in control of their own lives. We achieve this by delivering a wide range of services, contracted by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

About the role:
Advocates support people who may be marginalised or vulnerable to speak up and be heard. Their work strengthens voices, supports human rights, and changes lives. Advocacy can be vital for people who cannot speak up for themselves, or people who feel they do not have the power to do so. Advocates work in the front line delivering positive outcomes for the people they support. Advocates will support and enable service users’ understanding of their options. Advocates empower individuals to communicate their views in decision making processes, supporting them to make challenges when necessary and asking pertinent questions on the person’s behalf where they are unable to do so for themselves. Our homebased advocates are required to travel across the area to fulfil their role.
 
 
Location: Home based with travel across Doncaster Metropolitan Borough

Hours: 35hpw full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £21,000 to £28,000 per annum pro-rata. Advocates start on the appropriate spine point for their advocacy qualifications with the potential to earn up to £28,000 subject to qualifications and performance.

Benefits: 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays; 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development.

Closing date for applications: 1pm Wednesday 6 October 2021
Assessment/ test: Written assessment to be completed and returned on Tuesday 12 October 2021
Interviews: To be held online via Teams Tuesday 12 or Friday 15 October 2021

About you:
• Be passionate about empowering and enabling individuals to have their wishes, feelings, beliefs, and needs taken into account when decisions are made about their care
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Have the ability to engage with people with complex needs and communication difficulties
• Be experienced in influencing and working with health and social care professionals, legal services, care staff, family members etc.
• Be able to build good relationships with clients, health and social care professionals, legal professionals and carers
• Be able to identify and act appropriately where issues of safeguarding individuals arise
• Have strong IT skills to accurately record information in line with policy and current data standards
• Be experienced in working with marginalised and vulnerable adults and/or children
• Be able to research complex and sensitive issues independently, using case law, national policy and guidance for advocates to work for resolution of issues
• Be able to work to tight and changing deadlines
• Be able to work independently
• Be able to travel across the area
 

Desirable skills or experience:
• Hold or be working towards Independent Advocacy Qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of the, Mental Health Act (1983, revised 2007).Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2007),The Principles of Human Rights and Advocacy, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
 

You may have experience of the following: Advocacy, Vulnerable Adults, Social Work, Healthcare, Policy, Legislation, Support Work, Charity, Third Sector, Advice & Guidance.

NB If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing employment.

Although the role is home based you will spend a considerable amount of time at hospitals and other community locations enabling face to face advocacy.

 
How to Apply: To apply for this role, please complete the online application form using the criteria in the person specification and upload your CV detailing your full work history. NB CV's will not be used to short list.
 

Equality and Diversity Statement  
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) currently has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to join our growing team. 

AAFDA's specialist and expert advocates provide vital services to families after the tragic loss of their loved ones.

This role will be based at home but with extensive travel once permitted.  

The successful applicant should have relevant expertise/experience in the fields of domestic abuse and advocacy.

More information on the role is attached.

We welcome applications from peers by experience, survivors of domestic abuse and minoritised groups.

AAFDA was founded by Frank Mullane in memory of his sister Julia Pemberton and her son Will who were both killed by her ex-partner in 2003. We provide families in England and Wales, with specialist peer support and expert and specialist advocacy with the many statutory reviews that take place after domestic homicide.

Each year, c. 150 families lose a loved one to domestic homicide. Most of these families suffer significant problems including relationship breakdown, job difficulties/loss and mental and physical health issues. We help these families in many ways, our prime function being to provide expert and specialist advocacy for the range of statutory reviews that follow after domestic homicide.

Join Britain’s biggest walking charity to help more people discover the joy of walking and protect the places we love to walk. 

The Ramblers is looking for an exceptional leader to develop and deliver an impactful programme of policy, public affairs, and advocacy campaigns to create a country where everyone has the freedom to enjoy the outdoors on foot.

This is an exciting time to join the team and a great opportunity to play a major role in shaping the future direction of the Ramblers at a time when walking and access to nature has never been so important, helping us to influence change and reach out to a new and more diverse audience of walkers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on the Ramblers’ Policy, Public Affairs and Advocacy Campaigns programme.
• Ensure our advocacy campaigns have a clear focus, a strong and engaging narrative and respond to the external context.
• Oversee our political affairs work in Westminster ensuring our campaigns are seen and heard by those in government and by other key decision makers.
• Act as a lead spokesperson and develop key strategic external relationships.
• Manage a high performing team with excellent levels of well-being and engagement.

Are you up for the challenge? If you think you’ve got what it takes to be our new Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential Requirements

• Substantial senior-level influencing and public campaigning experience with a track record of devising and delivering successful high-impact influencing campaigns.
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills with a proven ability to influence a range of stakeholders, particularly with government departments, politicians, and policy makers.
• A proven strategic leader, capable of building trust in teams and amongst colleagues.

• Experience of representing an organisation at high-level meetings and as a media spokesperson.
• Ability to work collaboratively and bring together partners around a common cause to effect change.
• Solution-focused and practical, encourages teams across the organisation to work together.
• Able to understand and process a wide range of views, whilst remaining focussed on the overall goal.
• Experience of the interface between policy, advocacy, and income generation.
• Experience of working with volunteers in a policy and advocacy context.
• Budget management experience.
• A clear commitment to the vision and values of the Ramblers.
• Flexibility to work from home but attend the London office as and when required - hybrid working.

For a full job description, please visit our website.

The Ramblers are an equal opportunities employer.  We promote diversity and warmly welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community.

Harris Hill are delighted to be supporting global disability charity and social enterprise Motivation in their search for a Communications and Engagement manager.

Motivation transforms the lives of disabled people around the world. From designing a unique range of wheelchairs, to influencing international governments and NGOs, they've been making an impact for nearly 30 years. With projects across Africa and in India, they advocate for the rights of disabled people and empower them to stay healthy, access education and employment, and to participate in their communities.

With a new global focus on assistive technology for disability inclusion emerging in politics over recent years the charity and social enterprise is at a pivotal moment. In response Motivation have developed a new global strategy for delivering which is building the capacity of their regional teams around the world (namely Africa and South Asia) so they can drive and deliver the change that is required. They are exploring new funding model and building their sustainability too. All this will enable Motivation to be in the best shape possible to grow it's long-term impact for disabled people in developing countries.

As Communications and Engagement Manager you will develop and effectively deliver a new global communications strategy in support of Motivation's new 3 year organisational strategy. You will be responsible for delivering campaigns and securing external reach and engagement for the organisations work across both it's Social Enterprise and Charitable Activities.

Working closely with global staff, you will lead on developing multi-channel Communications that will help amplify disabled people's voices, the products and services Motivation provide, promote existing partnerships and attract new partners and Supporters.

The ideal candidate will have:

* Significant experience in hands-on roles in communications/PR/marketing
* Ability to develop and deliver content for a multi-stakeholder audience base in a variety of formats including digital
* Ability to think strategically and design and implement campaign plans
* Experience of transforming complex information in an engaging and informative style for a wide range of audiences
* First hand experience of managing social media channels including generating content and segmenting audiences
* Track record of developing media relationships and partnerships

Location: Bristol (Bedminster) - Hybrid working approach with further flexibility negotiable

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (36 Hours a week)

To find out more please email a copy of your CV to [email protected] . This role will firmly close on Thursday 14 th October at 8.00am.

Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

VoiceAbility are recruiting a fixed term full-time advocate to join our Coventry & Warwickshire team. At VoiceAbility we want to deliver the best possible quality of support to people so they are heard, respected, safe and in control of their own lives. We achieve this by delivering a wide range of services, contracted by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

About the role:
Advocates support people who may be marginalised or vulnerable to speak up and be heard. Their work strengthens voices, supports human rights, and changes lives. Advocacy can be vital for people who cannot speak up for themselves, or people who feel they do not have the power to do so. Advocates work in the front line delivering positive outcomes for the people they support. Advocates will support and enable service users’ understanding of their options. Advocates empower individuals to communicate their views in decision making processes, supporting them to make challenges when necessary and asking pertinent questions on the person’s behalf where they are unable to do so for themselves. Our homebased advocates are required to travel across the area to fulfil their role.
 
 
Location: Homebased with travel across Coventry & Warwickshire
Hours: 35 hours
Contract Type: fixed term 6-12 month contract covering maternity leave 

Salary: £21,000 to £28,000 per annum pro-rata. Advocates start on the appropriate spine point for their advocacy qualifications with the potential to earn up to £28,000 subject to qualifications and performance.

Benefits: 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays; 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development.
 
Closing date for applications: 9.30am Monday 27 September 2021
Assessment/ test: Written assessment to be completed and returned week commencing 4th October (date TBC)
Interviews: To be held online via Teams week commencing 4th October 2021(date TBC)

About you:
• Be passionate about empowering and enabling individuals to have their wishes, feelings, beliefs, and needs taken into account when decisions are made about their care
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Have the ability to engage with people with complex needs and communication difficulties
• Be experienced in influencing and working with health and social care professionals, legal services, care staff, family members etc.
• Be able to build good relationships with clients, health and social care professionals, legal professionals and carers
• Be able to identify and act appropriately where issues of safeguarding individuals arise
• Have strong IT skills to accurately record information in line with policy and current data standards
• Be experienced in working with marginalised and vulnerable adults and/or children
• Be able to research complex and sensitive issues independently, using case law, national policy and guidance for advocates to work for resolution of issues
• Be able to work to tight and changing deadlines
• Be able to work independently

• Be able to travel across the Coventry and Warwickshire area, including remote locations.
 
Desirable skills or experience:
• Hold or be working towards Independent Advocacy Qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of the, Mental Health Act (1983, revised 2007).Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2007),The Principles of Human Rights and Advocacy, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

You may have experience of the following: Advocacy, Vulnerable Adults, Social Work, Healthcare, Policy, Legislation, Support Work, Charity, Third Sector, Advice & Guidance.
 

NB As this is a fixed term contract covering maternity leave, the successful applicant will not be enrolled onto the Independent Advocacy Practice.

How to Apply: To apply for this role, please complete the online application form using the criteria in the person specification and upload your CV detailing your full work history. NB CV's will not be used to short list.

Equality and Diversity Statement  
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are recruiting a full-time fixed term advocate to join our Doncaster team. At VoiceAbility we want to deliver the best possible quality of support to people so they are heard, respected, safe and in control of their own lives. We achieve this by delivering a wide range of services, contracted by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

About the role:
Advocates support people who may be marginalised or vulnerable to speak up and be heard. Their work strengthens voices, supports human rights, and changes lives. Advocacy can be vital for people who cannot speak up for themselves, or people who feel they do not have the power to do so. Advocates work in the front line delivering positive outcomes for the people they support. Advocates will support and enable service users’ understanding of their options. Advocates empower individuals to communicate their views in decision making processes, supporting them to make challenges when necessary and asking pertinent questions on the person’s behalf where they are unable to do so for themselves. Our homebased advocates are required to travel across the area to fulfil their role.
 
 
Location: Home based with travel across Doncaster Metropolitan Borough

Hours: 35hpw full-time

Contract Type: 6-month Fixed term contract

Salary: £21,000 to £28,000 per annum pro-rata. Advocates start on the appropriate spine point for their advocacy qualifications with the potential to earn up to £28,000 subject to qualifications and performance.

Benefits: 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays; 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development.

Closing date for applications: 1pm Wednesday 6 October 2021
Assessment/ test: Written assessment to be completed and returned on Tuesday 12 October 2021
Interviews: To be held online via Teams Tuesday 12 or Friday 15 October 2021

About you:
• Be passionate about empowering and enabling individuals to have their wishes, feelings, beliefs, and needs taken into account when decisions are made about their care
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Have the ability to engage with people with complex needs and communication difficulties
• Be experienced in influencing and working with health and social care professionals, legal services, care staff, family members etc.
• Be able to build good relationships with clients, health and social care professionals, legal professionals and carers
• Be able to identify and act appropriately where issues of safeguarding individuals arise
• Have strong IT skills to accurately record information in line with policy and current data standards
• Be experienced in working with marginalised and vulnerable adults and/or children
• Be able to research complex and sensitive issues independently, using case law, national policy and guidance for advocates to work for resolution of issues
• Be able to work to tight and changing deadlines
• Be able to work independently
• Be able to travel across the area
 

Desirable skills or experience:
• Hold or be working towards Independent Advocacy Qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of the, Mental Health Act (1983, revised 2007).Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2007),The Principles of Human Rights and Advocacy, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
 

You may have experience of the following: Advocacy, Vulnerable Adults, Social Work, Healthcare, Policy, Legislation, Support Work, Charity, Third Sector, Advice & Guidance.

NB As this is a fixed term contract, the successful applicant will not be enrolled onto the Independent Advocacy Practice.

Although the role is home based you will spend a considerable amount of time at hospitals and other community locations enabling face to face advocacy.

 
How to Apply: To apply for this role, please complete the online application form using the criteria in the person specification and upload your CV detailing your full work history. NB CV's will not be used to short list.
 

Equality and Diversity Statement  
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are recruiting a qualified or unqualified part-time advocate to join our North West team. At VoiceAbility we want to deliver the best possible quality of support to people so they are heard, respected, safe and in control of their own lives. We achieve this by delivering a wide range of services, contracted by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

About the role:
Advocates support people who may be marginalised or vulnerable to speak up and be heard. Their work strengthens voices, supports human rights, and changes lives. Advocacy can be vital for people who cannot speak up for themselves, or people who feel they do not have the power to do so. Advocates work in the front line delivering positive outcomes for the people they support. Advocates will support and enable service users’ understanding of their options. Advocates empower individuals to communicate their views in decision making processes, supporting them to make challenges when necessary and asking pertinent questions on the person’s behalf where they are unable to do so for themselves. Our homebased advocates are required to travel across the area to fulfil their role.
 
 
Location: Hospital based at Soss Moss with travel across North West
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £21,000 to £28,000 per annum pro-rata. Advocates start on the appropriate spine point for their advocacy qualifications with the potential to earn up to £28,000 subject to qualifications and performance.

Benefits: 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays; 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development.
 
Closing date for applications: 9.30am Monday 20th September

Assessment/ test: Written assessment to be completed and returned on Friday 24th September

Interviews: To be held online via Teams on Friday 24th September

About you:
• Be passionate about empowering and enabling individuals to have their wishes, feelings, beliefs, and needs taken into account when decisions are made about their care
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Have the ability to engage with people with complex needs and communication difficulties
• Be experienced in influencing and working with health and social care professionals, legal services, care staff, family members etc.
• Be able to build good relationships with clients, health and social care professionals, legal professionals and carers
• Be able to identify and act appropriately where issues of safeguarding individuals arise
• Have strong IT skills to accurately record information in line with policy and current data standards
• Be experienced in working with marginalised and vulnerable adults and/or children
• Be able to research complex and sensitive issues independently, using case law, national policy and guidance for advocates to work for resolution of issues
• Be able to work to tight and changing deadlines
• Be able to work independently
• Be able to travel to remote locations without easy access to public transport (or be able to travel across the area)
 
Desirable skills or experience:
• Hold or be working towards Independent Advocacy Qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of the, Mental Health Act (1983, revised 2007).Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2007),The Principles of Human Rights and Advocacy, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

You may have experience of the following: Advocacy, Vulnerable Adults, Social Work, Healthcare, Policy, Legislation, Support Work, Charity, Third Sector, Advice & Guidance.

Please note

• Applications welcome form both qualified and unqualified candidates. If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification (IAQ or IAP), VoiceAbility will put you through the qualification. It is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing employment.

• You will spend a considerable amount of time at hospitals and other community locations enabling face to face advocacy.

 
How to Apply: To apply for this role, please complete the online application form using the criteria in the person specification and upload your CV detailing your full work history. NB CV's will not be used to short list.

Equality and Diversity Statement  
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

Exciting opportunity to join the Choices Advocacy team

Providing independent advocacy in South Hampshire and Southampton since the 1990s, Choices gives a voice to vulnerable adults and children ensuring they are listened to and involved in decisions and choices about their lives. Our advocacy support enables people to have their rights upheld and be included in their local communities.

The Role 

We are looking for a full time advocate coordinator to join our team to support service user engagement in our new exciting opportunity. You will be supporting service user engagement by face to face outreach as well as developing digital and social media content and platforms.

You will be working with a wide range of people, including those with a learning disability and/or autism, mental health issues, physical and sensory impairments, older people, and children and young people. Your advocacy practice will include 1:1 case work, supporting self advocacy groups and person centred or life planning. 

About You 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person who is passionate about giving people a voice. Previous experience of working with people with disabilities if possible.

You should have strong communication skills and the ability to engage with a wide range abilities and support staff/families.

Familiar with creating digital content and easy read/easy to understand communication. Able to use digital and social media platforms.

You will either already have the Independent Advocacy Award, or be able to complete it within 12 months of starting your employment with support from us. You will have good written and verbal communication skills, and good IT skills (word and Office 365 are essential). You will be approachable, committed to the values underpinning advocacy and able to stay within the boundaries of your various advocacy roles.

You will be based in the Southampton office although flexible working will be considered due to the nature of this outreach work. Regular travel throughout the Hampshire area is required so a driving licence and access to your own transport is essential. The role is subject to enhanced DBS and Eligibility to Work checks. 

Apply now

The closing date for applications is 1st October 2021. Please complete the application form as CVs will not be accepted. Interview will take place in person week commencing 4th October 2021. 

Please contact us if you have any questions or queries about the role.

VoiceAbility are recruiting a full-time and part-time advocate to join our Bradford team. At VoiceAbility we want to deliver the best possible quality of support to people so they are heard, respected, safe and in control of their own lives. We achieve this by delivering a wide range of services, contracted by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

About the role:
Advocates support people who may be marginalised or vulnerable to speak up and be heard. Their work strengthens voices, supports human rights, and changes lives. Advocacy can be vital for people who cannot speak up for themselves, or people who feel they do not have the power to do so. Advocates work in the front line delivering positive outcomes for the people they support. Advocates will support and enable service users’ understanding of their options. Advocates empower individuals to communicate their views in decision making processes, supporting them to make challenges when necessary and asking pertinent questions on the person’s behalf where they are unable to do so for themselves. Our homebased advocates are required to travel across the area to fulfil their role.
 
 
Location: Home based with travel across Bradford
Hours: 1 x 35hpw (full-time) & 1 x 17.5hpw (part-time)
Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £21,000 to £28,000 per annum pro-rata. Advocates start on the appropriate spine point for their advocacy qualifications with the potential to earn up to £28,000 subject to qualifications and performance.

Benefits: 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays; 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development.
 
Closing date for applications: Midday Friday 1 October 2021
Assessment/ test: Written assessment to be completed and returned on Wednesday 6 October 2021
Interviews: To be held online via Teams Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 October 2021

About you:
• Be passionate about empowering and enabling individuals to have their wishes, feelings, beliefs, and needs taken into account when decisions are made about their care
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Have the ability to engage with people with complex needs and communication difficulties
• Be experienced in influencing and working with health and social care professionals, legal services, care staff, family members etc.
• Be able to build good relationships with clients, health and social care professionals, legal professionals and carers
• Be able to identify and act appropriately where issues of safeguarding individuals arise
• Have strong IT skills to accurately record information in line with policy and current data standards
• Be experienced in working with marginalised and vulnerable adults and/or children
• Be able to research complex and sensitive issues independently, using case law, national policy and guidance for advocates to work for resolution of issues
• Be able to work to tight and changing deadlines
• Be able to work independently
• Be able to travel across Bradford and surrounding areas
 
Desirable skills or experience:
• Hold or be working towards Independent Advocacy Qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of the, Mental Health Act (1983, revised 2007).Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2007),The Principles of Human Rights and Advocacy, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

You may have experience of the following: Advocacy, Vulnerable Adults, Social Work, Healthcare, Policy, Legislation, Support Work, Charity, Third Sector, Advice & Guidance.

NB If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing employment.

Although the role is home based you will spend a considerable amount of time at hospitals and other community locations enabling face to face advocacy.
 
How to Apply: To apply for this role, please complete the online application form using the criteria in the person specification and upload your CV detailing your full work history. NB CV's will not be used to short list.

Equality and Diversity Statement  
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.