Advocacy manager jobs

About T1International

T1International is a non-profit run by people with and impacted by type 1 diabetes for people with type 1 diabetes. We do not accept funding from the pharmaceutical industry or any medical device manufacturer to maintain our independence and ability to speak out freely.

T1International is leading the charge in the fight for affordable insulin and supplies worldwide. We believe in a world where everyone with type 1 diabetes has the opportunity to thrive, with affordable and sustainable access to the medicine and supplies they need. We are an international organization, founded in the UK. We are patient led in our work and values, and our team and community reflect a range of allies from caregivers, to parents, to partners to those committed to health equity work.

In 2019, we became a registered 501(c)(3). T1International USA is a financially independent organization but works as a subdivision of T1International. All macro-level strategy and leadership is led by the global T1International team. T1International and T1International USA are both purely remote teams, with staff throughout the United States and abroad. T1I is a remote office environment; you will collaborate with colleagues and advocates who are based across the United Kingdom and the United States. 

T1International is also a woman-led organisation that celebrates equity, diversity, and inclusiveness on our team, with our volunteers, and among our partners. We strongly encourage candidates who identify as people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ, and/or gender non-conforming to apply.

About the role

The role of the Global Advocacy Manager (GAM) will be to support our advocates around the world as they carry out advocacy plans to improve the lives of people with diabetes in their communities. The GAM will be responsible for providing advocacy training through our toolkit and online training model, working to implement and update our systems for monitoring successes, and helping advocates overcome challenges. This is a new role at T1International, taking on the work previously done by the Executive Director and informed by a recent consultant assessment of our tools. 

T1International currently has two Advocacy Managers in the USA who support our 37 US-based volunteer Chapters. There will likely be some learning and overlap between this role and those roles. The person taking on this role needs to be prepared to build upon our existing systems and processes to formalize this role, while maintaining strong attention to detail and executing exceptional communication skills to ensure supportive and balanced engagement with advocates in a variety of challenging situations. 

Responsibilities

• Work closely with T1International’s Executive Director to understand the communities and individuals we work with and to get to know our health advocacy training, tools and resources 

• Deliver regular advocacy trainings and coordinate monthly meetings and collaboration with and between advocates across the world in many different time zones

• Coordinate Global Advocacy Network (GAN) volunteers and work closely with advocacy partners; assign tasks, and offer continued support in carrying out advocacy plans

• Continue the formalization of the advocacy training program by implementing and creating standard operating procedures that allow for country and case flexibility 

• Prepare content for monthly meetings (resources, guidance, talking points) as needed

• Upkeep and utilize our monitoring and evaluation process for the advocacy training, including tracking long-term impacts and key indicators necessary for reporting to funders and securing future funding 

• Potential to monitor and track budgets for advocacy projects and/or advocacy grants 

• Continually review what is working and what needs improvement with advocacy training, support and engagement of T1International’s GANvolunteers and other partners

• Communicate regularly and promptly with supporters, contacts, partners, media, and stakeholders; building strong working relationships 

• Act as a supportive external ambassador of the organization, represent T1I to key external constituencies when needed, including both formal and informal presentations such as making speeches, and attending conferences and other meetings as necessary

• Understand and continually learn about the needs of the community to build capacity and and support advocates

• Any other duties highlighted by the Executive Director and mutually agreed

Person Specifications

• Demonstrated experience with global and digitally-led advocacy related to health, ideally patient-led advocacy

• Direct personal experience with diabetes or from a community that is underrepresented in the diabetes space preferred, including strong understanding of the lived experience, management, treatment, terminology and impacts of type 1 diabetes (and other types of diabetes)

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; outstanding leadership qualities and the ability to inspire and connect with diabetes advocates and community leaders

• Is able to prioritize, work independently with deadlines and goals, think critically, and problem-solve with good, independent judgement

• Strong track record of consistency and results with monitoring and evaluation 

• Comfortable executing big-picture community organizing and programming strategy as well as detailed tactical plans, and moving between these levels

• Works effectively as a member of a team and communicates to resolve any conflict or confusion 

• Strong virtual presentation, training, and facilitation skills with an emphasis on inclusion/equity

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills; keen attention to detail; ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects at various stages of completion with minimal direct supervision

• Good problem-solving skills and a positive, professional attitude with sound judgment, flexibility, and determination within a young and growing team and organization

• Ambitious and results-oriented initiative and a desire to learn, pitch-in, and anticipate new projects; ability to collaborate, including working closely with staff and volunteer team within T1I, as well as with external partners

• Demonstrable stakeholder management skills, including but not limited to: recruiting and mobilizing volunteer supporters to take action, lead groups, and conflict management

• An absolute commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards, including discretion and an absolute commitment to maintain confidentiality 

• A understanding and alignment with T1International's mission, vision and approach to sustainable change

• Experience with computers, Google Workspace, social media, and database programs, including working knowledge and experience with Salesforce, desirable

• Is fluent in English (written and oral); other languages desirable

To apply, please see more details on our website. We will request:

1. Resume (2 pages max)

2. Cover Letter addressing person specifications (2 pages max)

3. Work Sample: a community-facing resource or communication with advocates or volunteers

Mothers’ Union is a Christian membership organisation with 4 million members in 83 countries and our members have been empowering communities to combat poverty, speak up for social justice and improve wellbeing of those around them for more than 140 years.

This is a part time permanent position (14 hours per week) with a full time equivalent (FTE).salary of £37000.00.

Purpose

To support the global movement in policy and advocacy matters, providing expertise which is in line with MU priorities, and complementary to that of the Domestic Abuse Advocacy Manager

Key Tasks:

• To support the Global Policy and Advocacy Advisory Group in uplifting the voices of the membership around the world to call for change in agreed areas – and to help nurture a global community of interest of MU members on key topics, including potential speakers and ambassadors.
• To build an appropriate network of organisations with like interests, including building on existing relationships with movements such as Faith in Beijing, Side by Side and the UKCSWA.
• To evaluate the value of the accreditation of MU at the United Nations, including our attendance at UNCSW, and recommend an approach for the future.
• To identify other key events or fora where MU may wish to have a voice.
• To review the global strategy on Gender Justice prepared in November, 2019, refresh, and propose a realistic implementation plan, including whether, and when, to focus beyond domestic abuse.
• To offer expertise in 1-2 areas beyond DA, within the overall  area of Gender Justice.
• For Britain and Ireland, where there are issues which link to current affairs about which members care passionately, to be able to connect with other organisations, to uplift the voice of members in an informed and appropriate way.
• To develop a deep understanding of ongoing MU development programmes, and to draw together stories of impact to inform policy calls.
• To represent MU externally on matters beyond Domestic Abuse, including in Government and the Church.

Key Interfaces

The jobholder will work  closely with the Domestic Abuse Advocacy Manager, to ensure that all global engagement is consistent with DA strategy. They may also need to engage with the Head of Communications & Campaigns on content for any campaigns beyond Domestic Abuse.

The jobholder will work with the global policy and advocacy advisory group, and the Development Team, to develop an effective globally advocacy network in the membership, and to ensure that development programme MEL yields data which will enable MU to advocate on relevant matters beyond domestic abuse.

Externally, the jobholder will assess the relevance of the range of current networks  with which MU is engaged, and engage actively with those where there is an agreed strategic value

Essential Attributes

• Must have a proven track record of policy development and advocacy in Gender Justice or Family matters beyond domestic abuse.
• Should have a good understanding of the international policy environment, including, for example, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and an understanding of the ways in which MU could best exert influence

Contract Type

This is a part time permanent position (14 hours per week) with a full time equivalent (FTE). salary of £37000.00.

Work Location

This role is primarily based at our head office in Central London. Mothers’ Union is currently operating a hybrid working pattern. The successful candidate will be expected to work to a hybrid working pattern with a certain number of days in the office in Central London.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover Letter via e-mail via CharityJob.

The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 15 July 2022. Due to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to individually respond to each applicant. If we do not get in touch with you within 4 weeks from the application deadline, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a Women's and family rights charity to recruit a part-time Global Policy and Advocacy Advisor. This newly created position will work alongside an Advocacy Manager to support the global movement in policy and advocacy matters, providing expertise which is in line with the charities goals.

Key responsibilities will include;
- to help nurture a global community of interest on key topics, including potential speakers and ambassadors.
- To build an appropriate network of organisations with similar goals
- To offer expertise within the overall area of Gender Justice, including domestic abuse
- To review the global strategy on Gender Justice and propose a realistic implementation plan

This role would ideally suit a candidate with a track record of policy development and advocacy in Gender Justice or Family matters beyond domestic abuse.

Please note, this is a part time role (14 hours) and offers hybrid working.

For more information about this position and next steps pleases apply here now or contact Hayley at Harris Hill on 02078207306.

Harris Hill Charities Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Do you want to make life better for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse?

Galop, the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, is seeking someone passionate about improving life for the LGBT+ community in the UK to be our new Advocacy and Support Manager.

Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. We specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, and other forms of abuse including honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and so-called conversion therapies. We are a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of our community are at the centre of what we do.

We run three national support helplines: for LGBT+ victims and survivors of domestic abuse, survivors of so-called “conversion therapy”, and LGBT+ people who have experienced hate crime. We provide advocacy services, both in London and nationally, for LGBT+ victims who need longer-term support. We are person-centred, empowerment-based, and trauma-informed – meaning our focus is always on helping our clients decide what is best for them and then supporting them through their journey.

We use what we learn through working on the frontlines with clients to work on national and local policy changes, to improve outcomes for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence. We build evidence through key pieces of research, like our upcoming report into LGBT+ experiences of sexual violence. We push for legislative change, improved statutory guidance for victims, and a better understanding of the needs of LGBT+ people around the country.

This is a brand new role managing Galop’s specialist advocacy services, providing support to LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence in the UK. You will work within the advocacy management team to deliver advice, support, and advocacy to thousands of LGBT+ victims and survivors of interpersonal abuse and violence each year.

You will manage a team of specialist advocates and caseworkers providing needs-led support, information and advocacy to LGBT+ survivors of a range of violence and abuse. You will work with the Head of Advocacy and other advocacy managers to ensure that survivors have access to needs-led, timely support that is right for them, maintaining high quality, consistent support across our advocacy and one-to-one support, whether that is in-person or remote.

You will have an in-depth understanding of the spectrum of violence and abuse that LGBT+ people are subjected to, including the causes, impact and barriers to accessing services. You will use your expertise to represent Galop with key stakeholders, advocating for the needs of the community.

You will be responsible for ensuring that data collected about the service is collected consistently and use this to report to funders. You will develop and maintain relationships with funders and ensure that the service is effectively demonstrating the difference that it makes. You will work with the Head of Advocacy and Director of Services to develop bids for new or continued funding for frontline services.

At Galop, we believe that life should be safe, just and fair for all LGBT+ people, and that includes our staff in the workplace. We believe in equity and understand the importance of inclusion for staff with a wide range of lived experience. No matter your age, race, faith, orientation, gender identity, disability, or class, we want you to feel welcome here. To that end, Galop has a multi-year Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion plan in place, currently focusing on equity and inclusion for trans and BAMER members of staff. We are committed to listening and learning, and to constant improvement. We believe it is our job to make sure that all our staff, particularly those from minoritised backgrounds, feel welcome, safe, and able to thrive at Galop.

Location

Galop’s offices are located in London. This role will have the option of hybrid working.

Hours

Full Time (35 hours per week)

Contract

Permanent

Line manages

Advocates and caseworkers

Reports to

Head of Advocacy and Support

Salary

Galop uses the NJC scales. This post is on NJC scale points 26-29 (£34,165 – £36,624 per year including London Weighting).

 

Closing Date

Applications should be submitted by 10:00am on 11th July 2022.

First round interviews will be held from week beginning 18th July 2022.

About the Advocacy Stemette role

As part of our 2022 3-year strategy, Stemettes is evolving our practice-based Thought Leadership and long-term influence over Diversity and Inclusion across STEM education & outreach. We’d like to see systemic change based on insights from our interactions with the next generation. This role is a permanent full-time opportunity within our Partnerships team with lots of room for growth and development. You will be excited at the prospect of changing social norms and working towards a better future nationally and internationally. You will be heavily involved in relationship-building and advocacy projects, supported by senior leaders in our organisation. We are committed to intersectionality and inclusivity so welcome candidates of all backgrounds and genders.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and formulation of Stemettes’ Thought Leadership projects - including but not limited to best practice briefings, short blog posts, practice papers, reports, presentations or responses to consultations

• Collate impact and practice based evidence, ensuring a sound basis for outputs

• Monitor the external STEM outreach and education policy & data landscape for opportunities to share  & represent Stemettes practice

• Develop and extend a stakeholder engagement map, building relationships with key stakeholders & influencers - whilst involving partners in projects

• Represent Stemettes across governmental, institutional and policy related meetings and roundtables or supporting senior leaders to do so

• Contribute to the existing Stemettes case studies process, also responding to adhoc case study requests for evidence 

• Support facilitation of Stemettes interventions

Desired Qualities

• Excellent written and spoken communication

• Ability to show initiative and work independently

• Collaborative - Good at building relationships and making new professional connections

• Big picture thinking - able to work on a new stream of work, from scratch

• Commited to promoting equality and diversity

• Not essential: Experience working in advocacy/policy, particularly around education / D&I

• Not essential: Experience working the third sector

• Not essential: Public speaking experience

You’ll report into our Creative Partnerships Lead. This is a full-time role, based in the UK (no remote applicants please), fixed contract for 2 years with possible renewal thereafter. Upon successfully passing probation you’ll be able to opt into our Four Day Work pilot at full pay. Associate Level pay, from 26500 to 30000GBP per annum. Will be reduced by 8% during the probation period.

Even though it's a high need area Coventry lacks a non-statutory advocacy service for people with learning disability and autism. As a member of our new team you will advocate for people a year who are ineligible for statutory Care Act advocacy and lack an individual who can advocate for them.

Working alongside our Help and Connect team, your work will be all about putting people in charge of their lives, getting around challenges and problems and finding a better life with informal support and friendship in the community. You’ll work with a varied bunch of people experiencing learning disability and autism. They will be living either with family or independently and not be eligible for any local government help because their level of need is seen to be low. 

Benefits include

• 25 days annual leave + 12 bank holidays (FTE)

• Flexible working

• Stakeholder pension scheme plus 8% employer contribution

• Employee Assistance Scheme

• A friendly workplace with a strong culture of helping people uncover their potential.

We are holding an informal Q&A session on zoom at 7pm on the 5th July so people can find out more. Details about how to attend can be found on the job application form.

Independent Advocate

Hybrid working: working in Lambeth and Hillingdon, London

Job reference: 82

Contract type: Permanent

Full time: 37 hours, 5 days per week working Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Salary: £21,715.00 to £23,292.00 per annum (dependent on experience) plus £3,182.00 per annum London Weighting

Benefits:

- 25 days annual leave

- Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan Cover

- Death in service benefit

- Option to buy up to 5 days annual leave

- Discretionary shut down days at Christmas

- 1 Community Leave Day per annum

- Bike to work scheme

We are looking for an Independent Advocate to join our London team working on our Advocacy contract based in the Lambeth and Hillingdon area of London. The Independent Advocate is an integrated role covering the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and Care Act statutory services, and also our Community advocacy service. Successful candidates will be expected to become proficient across all of these services so we are looking for people with a passion and willingness to build on current experience and strive to continually develop.

Our ideal candidate will have worked in advocacy, information and advice or similar role before, ideally in a health, social care or voluntary setting and will have strong experience of working with vulnerable adults affected by significant health and social care issues who find it difficult to speak up for themselves; and experience providing persuasive verbal and written representations.

In this role you will be supporting a wide range of vulnerable adults often with profound and multiple needs. The successful candidate will need a good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations to enable them to work in partnership with clients and professionals, gaining an understanding of their issues by listening, exploring options and taking action as directed by them. Resilience will be one of your key qualities as well as experience of working with clients with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health, serious physical health issues, and experience of working within secure settings.

You will need to have a flexible attitude and must be comfortable handling highly sensitive information whilst able to work well independently and confidently on behalf of others. Strong communication skills and time management skills will be required and you will need to be computer literate.

Travel expenses will only be paid once in Zones 1-6.

As a minimum you should have:

• A good understanding of statutory advocacy under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 (2007 Amendments)
• An understanding of relevant public sector complaints processes
• Experience providing written reports to a high standard
• Ability to form positive boundaried working relationships with a wide range of clients
• Ability to support clients who may have a range of particular communication and other needs
• Ability to provide non-instructed advocacy
• Ability to manage a complex caseload covering a wide range of subjects
• Ability to research options to ensure clients can make an informed choice
• Excellent communications skills, able to communicate sensitively and empathetically
• Ability to communicate effectively with professionals and other organisations
• Manage risk to self and others
• Good personal planning and organisational skills
• Good IT skills
• An effective team player
• Flexible positive approach

Ideally you will also have:

• An excellent working knowledge and experience working within the frameworks of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 (2007 Amendments)
• Knowledge of advocacy best practice and experience delivering advocacy to the highest standards
• Excellent knowledge of public and third sector organisations and processes
• Experience of using relevant complaints processes
• Completed the National Advocacy Qualification
• Knowledge of non-Instructed advocacy
• Experience of working with people with a range of needs including acquired brain injury, autism, learning disabilities, dementia, mental health problems (including diagnosed mental disorders)
• Willingness to work in a range of environments

How to apply

We’re keen to get someone started in this role. If you think this sounds like the ideal job for you, please apply as soon as possible as we may close this job advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Please submit your CV and cover letter (cover letter no longer than 1 side of A4) before the application deadline. In your cover letter please include your reasons for applying for the role, how you meet the person specification criteria, if you hold a current driving licence and have access to your own vehicle and your notice period.

Please submit your CV and cover letter quoting reference 82.

Closing date: 18th July 2022

Interviews: TBC

We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.

For an informal discussion please contact Anna Duthie, Community Manager.

A DBS check will be required for this post.

POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a member of the Positive about Disability scheme and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support. If you already have an IAP City and Guilds Level 4 with a specialism, we would be interested to hear from you too.

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain or to already hold, the level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.

Benefits:  

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme.
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance.
• Support with continuous professional development.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for almost 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join our team covering Lincolnshire. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administrative tasks. Full time Advocates will work 35 hours a week, between Monday and Friday 9am - 5pm. The posts are permanent contracts with a starting salary between £22,000 - £29,000 per annum, depending on qualifications held.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance. This could be in a paid or voluntary capacity.

Equality and Diversity
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.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications: midnight on 24th July 2022, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Online written assessment using Word and email:  week commencing 1st August 2022

Interviews via Teams: week commencing 1st August 2022

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

We look forward to hearing from you.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR.

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. 
• Unqualified Advocates will start at £22,000 per annum

VoiceAbility reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of candidates apply.

Spectra’s Trans Health Advocacy Service is looking for a new Independent Health Advocate to join our team. You’ll work 4 days per week alongside our small, close-knit team to develop this unique London-based service amplifying the voices of trans and nonbinary people in healthcare settings. If you’re a confident communicator and compassionate listener with a passion for challenging healthcare inequality, this is the role for you!

Work Includes:

• Independent client-led advocacy casework helping trans and nonbinary (TNB) people develop informed plans, challenge decisions, and navigate pathways to improve mental, physical, and transition-related healthcare access
• Maintaining a caseload of London-based TNB people who have experienced barriers in accessing health care services
• Helping clients’ voices be heard by negotiating with healthcare providers, facilitating complaints, accompanying clients to appointments, doing research, co-working with other agencies at the client’s direction, and more
• Developing relationships with grassroots community and healthcare providers to improve access to services for TNB people
• Co-creation and -facilitation of resources/training to improve the UK trans community’s access to healthcare nationally
• Undertaking training, reflective practice, and optional advocacy qualifications

Essential Skills:

• Experience of work (professional or grassroots/volunteer) with marginalised communities experiencing barriers to healthcare access
• Understanding of the principles of client-led advocacy in line with the Advocacy Charter and Code of Practice
• Lived experience and knowledge of health issues impacting LGBTQ communities in the UK, especially trans and nonbinary people
• Ability to work within a team and form collaborative relationships within Spectra and related services
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to form good working relationships with service users and maintain professional boundaries
• Knowledge of issues affecting trans people and relevant services, including but not limited to healthcare access, sex work, mental health services, racialised transphobia, asylum seeking, sexual health, housing, hate crime, poverty, and legal issues
• Ability to assess and manage risk whilst prioritising clients’ safety and dignity
• Strong commitment to social justice and tackling health inequality
• Desirable but not essential: Language skills (especially languages reflecting the UK’s current asylum seeking demographics, e.g. Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Dari, and Ukrainian), London-based (though may need to commute for in-person appointments)

We especially welcome applications from trans people of colour and/or disabled trans people.

This is a lovely part-time role for an empathetic individual to make a difference to those we support in Bexley.

As a Community Advocate, you will support those with a learning difficulty, learning disability and/or autistic spectrum condition with a variety of issues including wellbeing and health, housing and benefits, signposting to services, organising and participating in meetings and ultimately empowering vulnerable individuals to have a bigger voice and to be heard on decisions that are made about their lives.

If you are a confident communicator with a non-judgemental approach looking for a rewarding role with a supportive charity, please read the full job description for more information and details on how to apply.

Advocacy for All is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
 

Independent Mental Capacity Advocate

Hybrid working: working in Lambeth, London

Job reference: 84

Contract type: Fixed-term (14 months)

Full time: 37 hours, 5 days per week working Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Salary: £21,715.00 to £24,660 per annum (dependent on experience) plus £3,182.00 per annum London Weighting

Benefits:

- 25 days annual leave

- Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan Cover

- Death in service benefit

- Option to buy up to 5 days annual leave

- Discretionary shut down days at Christmas

- 1 Community Leave Day per annum

- Bike to work scheme

We have a current vacancy for an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate to join our London team working on our Mental Capacity Advocacy service based in London, including Lambeth.

You will be supporting a wide range of vulnerable adults often with profound and multiple needs, so you will have experience of this type of work, along with a good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.

You will be a confident positive team player, able to work in partnership with clients and professionals, gaining an understanding of their issues by listening, exploring options and taking action as directed by them. Our ideal candidate will have worked in advocacy, Information and advice or similar role before, ideally in a health, social care or voluntary setting and will have experience of working with vulnerable adults.

You will need to have a flexible attitude and must be comfortable handling highly sensitive information, and in seeking support and supervision. Strong communication skills and time management skills will be required and you will need to be computer literate.

Travel expenses will only be paid once in Zones 1-6.

Principle Accountabilities
•To provide non-instructed advocacy services according to the service remit, codeof practice and performance standards required
•To provide instructed advocacy services in the case of s.39D cases whereadvocacy is requested for the Relevant Person’s Representative, according to theservice remit, code of practice and performance standards required
•To fulfil the legal obligation to have regard to relevant guidance set out in thecode of practice for the MCA
•To maintain accurate and appropriate records and data for the services provided
•To participate in service development and stakeholder relationships as required

Main Tasks
•To work in accordance with POhWER’s models of non-instructed and instructedadvocacy to provide Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy to eligible persons inline with the Mental Capacity Act 2005
•To maintain accurate records and data for the service
•To develop and maintain networks among statutory and voluntary agencies
•Commitment to POhWER’s ethos and principles of independent advocacyaccessible to everyone

How to apply

We’re keen to get someone started in this role. If you think this sounds like the ideal job for you, please apply as soon as possible as we may close this job advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Please submit your CV and cover letter (cover letter no longer than 1 side of A4) before the application deadline. In your cover letter please include your reasons for applying for the role, how you meet the person specification criteria, if you hold a current driving licence and have access to your own vehicle and your notice period.

Please submit your CV and cover letter quoting reference 84.

Closing date: 18th July 2022

Interviews: TBC

For an informal discussion please contact Anna Duthie, Community Manager.

We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.
A DBS check will be required for this post.

Hybrid working: with regular travel across Suffolk

Job reference: 86

Contract type: Bank worker

Working hours: Working a range of shifts between the hours of 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday

Salary:£10.00 per hour

We have exciting opportunities for a Independent Advocate bank worker to join our Suffolk team working on our Advocacy contracts.

Our ideal candidates will have worked in advocacy, information and advice or similar role before, ideally in a health, social care or voluntary setting and will have experience of working with vulnerable adults.

You will have strong experience working with vulnerable adults who are affected by significant health and social care issues who find it difficult to speak up for themselves; and experience providing persuasive verbal and written representations.

In this role you will be supporting a wide range of vulnerable adults often with profound and multiple needs. The successful candidates will need a good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations to enable them to work in partnership with clients and professionals, gaining an understanding of their issues by listening, exploring options and taking action as directed by them.

You will need to have a flexible attitude and must be comfortable handling highly sensitive information whilst able to work well independently and confidently on behalf of others. Strong communication skills and time management skills will be required and you will need to be computer literate.

You will be predominantly be working on cases involving deprivation of liberty, including acting as an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate and Relevant Persons Paid Representative under the Mental Capacity Act. You will therefore have good knowledge and understanding of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Because of the nature and location of the role, applicants must live within a commutable distance of both areas; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport. You will be visiting beneficiaries in care homes and hospitals across the counties and then preparing and submitting reports to the local authority. PPE will be provided and expenses paid for mileage.

As a minimum you should have:

• A good understanding of statutory advocacy under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 (2007 Amendments)
• An understanding of relevant public sector complaints processes
• Experience providing written reports to a high standard
• Ability to form positive boundaried working relationships with a wide range of clients
• Ability to support clients who may have a range of particular communication and other needs
• Ability to provide non-instructed advocacy
• Ability to manage a complex caseload covering a wide range of subjects
• Ability to research options to ensure clients can make an informed choice
• Excellent communications skills, able to communicate sensitively and empathetically
• Ability to communicate effectively with professionals and other organisations
• Manage risk to self and others
• Good personal planning and organisational skills
• Good IT skills
• An effective team player
• Flexible positive approach

Ideally you will also have:

• An excellent working knowledge and experience working within the frameworks of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 (2007 Amendments)
• Knowledge of advocacy best practice and experience delivering advocacy to the highest standards
• Excellent knowledge of public and third sector organisations and processes
• Experience of using relevant complaints processes
• Completed the National Advocacy Qualification
• Knowledge of non-Instructed advocacy
• Experience of working with people with a range of needs including acquired brain injury, autism, learning disabilities, dementia, mental health problems (including diagnosed mental disorders)
• Willingness to work in a range of environments

How to apply

We are keen to get successful candidates started in these roles. If you think this sounds like the ideal role for you, please apply as soon as possible as we may close this job advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Please submit your CV and cover letter (cover letter no longer than 1 side of A4) before the application deadline. In your cover letter please include your reasons for applying for the role, how you meet the person specification criteria, if you hold a current driving licence and have access to your own vehicle and your notice period.

Please submit your CV and cover letter quoting reference 86.

Closing date: 18th July 2022

Interviews: TBC

We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.

For an informal discussion please contact Rose Humphries, Head of Service Central, North East and Scotland.

A DBS check will be required for this post.

POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a member of the Positive about Disability scheme and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support. If you already have an IAP City and Guilds Level 4 with a specialism, we would be interested to hear from you too.

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain or to already hold, the level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.

Benefits:  

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata for part time employees
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme.
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance.
• Support with continuous professional development.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for almost 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a new part time Advocate to join our team covering the East Ridings of Yorkshire. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the East Ridings of Yorkshire to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administrative tasks. The service offers statutory Advocacy to those clients that are resident in the East Ridings of Yorkshire. This position will work 21 hours a week. The post is a permanent contract with a starting salary between £22,000 - £29,000 per annum pro-rata; potential to earn up to £29,000 pro-rata depends on qualification held.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met in order to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance. This could be in a paid or voluntary capacity.

Equality and Diversity
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.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications: Noon on 5th August 2022, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Online written assessment using Word and email: Week commencing 8th August 2022

Interviews via Teams: Week commencing 8th August 2022

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

We look forward to hearing from you.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR.

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. 
• Unqualified Advocates will start at £22,000 per annum pro-rata

VoiceAbility reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of candidates apply.

Do you want to be part of a team where you can support unpaid carers to know and access their rights and entitlements?

Do you have skills that can help a diverse community of carers to understand think about themselves, identify their needs and enable them to access the support they need?

Are you able to communicate with a broad range of people either written, verbally and face to face? Are you able to keep excellent records, encourage participants to feedback their experiences and keep up to date records via our database? 

We want you to uphold our policies and procedures, be part of our team and attend team meetings and contribute your thoughts, as well as be able to work flexibly both at the centre and in outreach settings.

You will be supported, line managed, and supervised by the Advocacy Team Manager and you can contribute to the direction and aims of the Carers Centre Tower Hamlets.

Please inform us if you need any reasonable adjustment when undertaking this recruitment process.

If this sounds like you then please apply!