Job Title – Associate Advocate

Contract – Associate (self employed)

Hours -Flexible, with a minimum of availability of 3 days per week(21hrs)

Remuneration – London rates – £17.65 per professional hour / £8.83 per travel hour

Location – London & SE

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About Coram Voice

Our services include Always Heard, the national advocacy safety net and advice service, and a range of local children’s rights projects such as advocacy for children in care, care leavers and other young people needing the support of Children’s Services. At Coram Voice we have a wealth of experience advocating on behalf of young people with disabilities. We work side by side with some of the most vulnerable children and young people in society and reach out to those who have missed out on the support they need. Join us as we work to transform the lives of children and young people, by supporting them to uphold their rights and actively participate in decisions about their lives.

Coram Voice is part of the Coram group of charities which develops, delivers and promotes best practice in the support of children and young people. Our vision is that every child has the best possible chance in life.

About the role

• Are you looking for an exciting and unique opportunity to advance your skills, knowledge and experiences with children and young people?
• Are you passionate about taking a lead role in upholding the rights of children and young people?
• Are you a creative innovator with energy and drive to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people?
• Can you see yourself becoming a champion for children’s rights contributing to Coram Voice to be the leading children’s charity in this area?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Coram Voice as a self employed Associate Advocate in London. This is a pivotal role as we develop and expand our children’s rights services across London and South East.You will need to be innovative and constantly strive to find new ways to transform the lives of young people. You will be joining a highly committed and well supported team who are working together to champion the rights of children and young people.

Apply today!

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: 10.00am, Monday 28th June 2021

Interview date: w/c 5th July 2021 – TBC

Coram Voice is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Advocate

Location: Home Based with travel across Cambridgeshire

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 performanc

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

All applications by Midday Wednesday 30 June 2021

VoiceAbility are recruiting a full-time advocate to join our Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 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: Currently Home Based with travel throughout Cambridgeshire, with the expectation for the Advocate to attend hospital wards and care homes, regularly meeting clients in person. 

Hours: 1 x 35 (full time) hours per week (Part time considered no less than 22.5 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: Midday on 30th June 2021 
Assessment/ test: Written assessment to be completed and returned on Monday 5th July 2021
Interviews: To be held online via Teams on Tuesday 6th July or Wednesday 7th July 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 currently 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. NBCV'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. 

Victim Support is recruiting a Stalking Advocate (ISAC) to be part of our dynamic IDVA team in Bedfordshire. Due to current Covid-19 restrictions this role is currently home based but this will change in the coming months. This is a full time role on a fixed term contract until 31/03/2023.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

The main purpose of this role is to provide a high quality support and advocacy service to victims of stalking that is associated with domestic abuse. The successful candidate will work alongside the current Independent Domestic Violence Advisory (IDVA) team as part of the specialist service Victim Support has across Bedfordshire.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload; identifying and assessing risks and needs, providing a tailored crisis intervention service through individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support. The role will involve working with other agencies and advocating on behalf of service users in order to help them access services to keep them safe.

You will work within a multi-agency framework consisting of partners as well as MARAC and other local partnerships to offer a coordinated response to domestic abuse. As well as casework, the successful candidate will promote the service and raise awareness of stalking through regular training of local partners. Experience of working in support and advocacy with victims of stalking and domestic abuse would be advantageous.

The successful applicant will need to be able to prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/needs and interests and promote organisation interests and values.

Applicants will ideally hold a ISAC or SafeLives IDVA accreditation, relevant degree, vocational qualification or relevant experience of delivering a service and working with victims of stalking and/or domestic abuse victim's/service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form. If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. Please indicate in your supporting statement which is your preferred role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate, hard-working individual to join our Advocacy Team.

Advocates work with a wide range of service users to ensure that an individual’s unique views, wishes and preferences are expressed clearly and are central to care planning and decision making.  An advocate will help service users to speak up and act for themselves and will facilitate supported decision making.  This can include listening/providing information and representing someone’s views by speaking on their behalf.

Carrying a busy caseload providing one-to-one advocacy support to a range of vulnerable people in the community who require support to have their voice heard when important decisions are being made about their lives or to overcome issues that are impacting on their health and wellbeing.  Our Community Advocates also provide statutory advocacy support to those who qualify under the Care Act 2014, therefore, a sound understanding of this legislation is required.

A qualification in independent advocacy is desirable although not essential as Derbyshire Mind is willing to support successful candidates to achieve this work 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our highly regarded specialist advocacy team.

If you have a strong commitment to empowering and upholding the rights of people with a wide range of conditions, you are a people person with the ability to engage with a varied client group and you can write high quality reports and documents, you will do well in advocacy!

Advocates work with a wide range of service users to ensure that an individual’s unique views, wishes and preferences are expressed clearly and are central to care planning and decision making.  An advocate will help service users to speak up and act for themselves and will facilitate supported decision making.  This can include listening/providing information and representing someone’s views by speaking on their behalf.

This role carries a busy caseload providing one-to-one advocacy support to a range of clients in a variety of settings including care homes and hospitals throughout Derbyshire.

Independent Specialist Advocates carry out the Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) and Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) roles.  These are statutory roles defined in the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, therefore an understanding of this legislation is desirable, but if you have a strong work ethic and willingness to learn, you can gain this knowledge in the role.

If you have a background or qualification in independent advocacy that is ideal, but it is not essential and we will provide you with all the training and support you need to learn on the job. 

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 are recruiting for a Policy and Advocacy Manager – UK Girls’ Rights to lead the development and delivery of impactful policy and advocacy strategies to advance the rights of girls in the UK, ensuring they are grounded in excellent political, policy and gender equality analysis, with youth voices at their heart. A key responsibility is leading delivery of policy and advocacy elements of our ‘Crime Not Compliment’ campaign to tackle public sexual harassment, delivered in partnership with youth activists Our Streets Now. It manages and represents Plan with key stakeholder relationships including Government and Parliament, the women and girls’ sector and beyond and plays a key role in driving forward implementation of Plan’s 3-year influencing framework on UK girls’ rights. 

As Policy and Advocacy Manager, you will be able to show proven ability to develop robust, evidence-based and influential policy positions. You will be able to base these on sound understanding and analysis of evidence, including intersectional gender analysis, youth perspectives, and the UK policy and political environment relevant to gender equality and children’s and youth issues. You will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences including expert and non-expert audiences, both in writing and orally, and develop high quality policy and advocacy materials including reports and briefings.

At the same time, you will bring significant experience of successfully influencing UK Government policy, ideally on behalf of an NGO, including a sound understanding of the roles and workings of relevant bodies and the UK political system. You will also have the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues working across multi-disciplinary teams and with partner organisations, including young people.

Please click on the button below to apply.

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on 25 June 2021

Interviews will take place on 7 July 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. 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

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.

Mothers’ Union has always been active in campaigning for social justice, and in recent years has had a particularly strong focus on Gender Based Violence (GBV), for example, through being an accredited NGO for UNCSW, and by members participating each year in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence. In 2019, the Worldwide Board approved “Gender Justice” as the overarching area within which MU wanted make an impact through Policy and Advocacy. The onset of the pandemic in 2020 revealed domestic violence in particular as being the “shadow pandemic” around the world, and this became the particular area of focus for MU, which coincided with the Domestic Abuse Bill progressing through the Houses of Parliament in the UK.

Globally, MU was able to attract funding in 2020 specifically to address the issue Domestic Abuse on the ground in Uganda, Myanmar, DRC and Tanzania. The work in Uganda was used as a practical example as part of UNCSW65. In 2021, MU is aiming to develop this work further into longer term, transformational work in 3 countries.

MU is looking for an expert in the field to be able to help Mothers’ Union shape the longer term direction, particularly in Britain and Ireland, as well as working with current staff and member-volunteers to take the “next step up” in engagement in 2021

Mothers’ Union objectives:

• First and foremost, to work towards a world where everyone can thrive, because they live in safety, in an environment of mutual respect
• Secondly, to uplift the voices of our membership to make a real difference, locally, nationally and globally
• Thirdly, by being more visible and proactive, to attract more members and supporters.

This is a 6 month, full-time assignment, with the following deliverables:

Primary focus – Britain and Ireland

• To assess the current situation within MU, and propose and implement a plan for 2021 which is practical in the timescale and enables a campaign across all members as part of 16 Days of activism, as well as a targeted pilot programme for a longer-term approach to begin in a small number of Dioceses/parishes.
• To work with the CEO, Communications and the Steering Group of members to develop an outline strategic and operational plan for the next 3 years (this is likely to be in parallel with the above).
• To assess partner options for campaigning, materials and training, and make recommendations on how these should be used for both short and longer-term actions.
• Either personally or as arranged through partners, to equip members as a whole to be prepared and engaged for the 16 Days of Activism in November, 2021.
• If it is agreed to undertake a pilot project, to scope this out, and work with the CEO to identify participants and set up any necessary training and a process for delivering with the membership.
• To highlight to the communications team opportunities for external messaging (for example aligned to the IC Change campaign)

Secondary focus – Worldwide

NOTE: Engagement in this area will depend on the workload to deliver the Britain and Ireland priorities.

• To help to prepare the October submission for UNCSW66, and to liaise with partners to assess and recommend an engagement strategy for 2022, including possible side and parallel events. This will require engaging also with the Development Team to understand where MU has stories and insights to share.
• To engage with the Development Team to help to shape the outcomes for programme work, when funded and linked to GBV.
• To provide expert support to the Global Advocacy and Policy Advisory group.

Skills & Experience

• Experience of running a programme for change in behaviours in a Church community in the area of VAWG.
• Excellent understanding of the issue of domestic abuse, and a proven ability to advocate against it.
• Strong understanding of the Church and key players in Britain and Ireland.
• An established network of individuals and organisations working in the field of VAWG, both for policy/advocacy and practical work on the ground.
• Commitment to the MU staff values.
• Willingness to work with the MU network of member-volunteers as well as staff to advocate for change.

Work Location

This role is primarily based at our head office in Central London. However, due to the current restrictions on movement, home working option is temporarily made available. Mothers’ Union is looking at a hybrid working solution where staff will be required to work a minimum two days from office in the future. However, there will be occasions where staff will need to work from office for more than the 2 day minimum due to operational requirements of Mothers’ Union.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover Letter via Charity Jobs. The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 04th August 2021. 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.

An exciting opportunity to join our new mental health crisis alternative project in Kent and Medway as a Crisis Alternatives Advocate, alongside a passionate team whose aim is to work with individuals to limit their need for more mainstream mental health services and interventions.

This project will include social groups, special interest groups, art, wellbeing, walking and music to support individuals to have greater social opportunities and develop coping strategies to maintain good mental health and positive outcomes.

The project is funded initially for 1 year with 2/3 years funding extension to be agreed on the success of the project.

The right candidate will have knowledge of Mental Health and Autism, be proactive and flexible with the ability to engage with and support vulnerable individuals. Candidate will need to be a driver with own vehicle (as will need to travel) and good IT skills to deliver remote virual support/groups as required.

Training and support will be given.

VoiceAbility are recruiting a full-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: Home based with the expectation for the Advocate to attend hospital wards, regularly meeting clients in person. North West Area.

Hours: 1 x 35 (full time) 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 plus bank holidays, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service; 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 on Wednesday 23rd June 2021

Assessment/ test: Written assessment to be completed and returned Tuesday 29th June 

Interviews: To be held online via Teams Thursday 30th June 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

 
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:

• 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 no latter than midday 23rd June. 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.

Job Title - Advocate

Contract – Fixed Term (6 months with the potential for extension) 

Hours -Part-time 15 hours per week

Salary - £8, 656.28 per annum (£20,198 FTE per annum)

Location – Homebased located within Shropshire

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

Coram Voice

Coram Voice is the leading specialist provider of advocacy and children’s rights services for children and young people in and on the edge of care. We support some of the most vulnerable children and young people in society, giving voice to the voiceless and reaching out to those who have missed out on the support they need. Join us as we work to transform the lives of children and young people by supporting them to uphold their rights of to actively participate in shaping their lives.

Coram Voice was established in 1975 and in 2013 joined the Coram group of charities which develops, delivers and promotes best practice in the support of children and young people. Coram’s vision is that every child has the best possible chance in life.

We have around 60 employed staff, 100 self-employed advocates and independent persons, and 70 volunteers deliver services to children and agencies throughout the country. Together they provide Coram Voice with a high degree of specialist expertise in the fields of advocacy, children’s rights, mental health, complaints, secure accommodation and experience of working with children in care, in custody, in need and those who have recently left care.

Every day we make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people in and on the edge of care across the UK. Our advocacy teams are based Nationwide and are made of up of experienced community advocates who work alongside our specialist advocates (who focus on direct work, supporting and developing good practice with young people who are homeless, 16+, or have a disability).

About the Role

You will work directly with children and young people providing advocacy and other children’s rights support which will empower and support them to navigate the care system. You will provide advocacy support for looked after children, children on Child Protection plans and care leavers involved with Shropshire Council.

You will be a capable ambassador for Coram Voice with the ability to engage effectively with professionals, foster carers, commissioners, other stakeholders and most importantly children and young people.

If you have the necessary experience and skills and a commitment to promoting the rights of young people, we would like to hear from you.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: 28th June 2021, 9am

Interview date: 7th July 2021

Coram (entity) is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Fixed Term)

Salary: £27,448 per annum

Location: Kingston, South-West London

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.  For more information on our work, please visit our website.

We are recruiting for a skilled domestic violence advocate to provide high quality advocacy and support to survivors of domestic violence. You will work in partnership with other agencies to develop and deliver risk management plans to ensure victims’ safety. You will be responsible for advocating on behalf of survivors of domestic violence in a range of settings and managing and reviewing your cases.

This role has a specific focus on supporting victim survivors from black and minoritised communities and also elderly victim survivors, so there is an expectation to be involved in awareness raising and training within the borough.

The successful candidate will have significant proven experience of providing emotional and practical support to survivors of domestic violence. You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic violence and have strong communication skills to deliver presentations and reports to stakeholders effectively. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.

efuge offers: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing date: 2nd July 2021                         

This is a full time, fixed term contract until 31st March 2022 due to funding.

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Child Protection & Community Advocate

Norfolk

Hours:Full time - 35 hours per week

Salary: £20,803.00 per annum

Home/Office based:80%/20% split

Coram Voice exists to enable and equip children and young people to hold the system to account, to challenge and support it to do its job properly and to uphold the rights of children and young people to actively participate in shaping their own lives.

Coram Voice holds the advocacy contract for Children’s Services in Norfolk and is looking for a new advocate to join its established and busy team. This is a new post.

Our Norfolk service provides advocacy to children and young people who are Looked After or Care Leavers and also to those who are involved in Child Protection conferences.

Advocates are required to support children and young people in a range of settings and locations mainly within Norfolk and occasionally further afield.

Applicants will need to be able to work with flexibility to accommodate short notice referrals and the changing circumstances which occur in children’s lives.

A current driving licence and access to a car are essential.

As a key element of the role is independence it is not possible to undertake this role while continuing to hold some other roles – both paid and unpaid (either where there may be a conflict of interest or the perception of a conflict of interest) – please contact us if you have any questions in this regard.

If you would like further information on this role or an informal discussion please contact - Norfolk Advocacy Manager.

Coram Voice is looking for a wide variety of people to take on our roles, however we would particularly welcome applications from care leavers or individuals with experience of being ‘looked after’ by the state. We are also actively encouraging applicants from Asian, African and Caribbean backgrounds to join our team. We recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and young people we help.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 23:59pm Thursday 17th July 2021

Interviews: week commencing 28th June 2021 (date to be confirmed)

Warner Interview for successful candidate: TBC

To apply, please download an application form from:

All posts are subjected to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and successful candidates will not be able to work unsupervised with children and young people until the completion of this process.

Mermaids has evolved into one of the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ charities, empowering thousands of people with its secure online communities, local community groups, helpline services, web resources, events, training, legal support, policy and stakeholder engagement and residential weekends.

Looking forward, we want to do more to enable and empower the voice of those we serve. We want it to be heard more widely and in spaces we can make change within institutions, as well as our communities.  This work is a vital part of the charity’s core services. This role is perfect for someone who is a youth worker, politically energetic, driven, proactive and overall wants to use their skillset to advance the voice and rights of trans* children and young people in the UK.

As the Youth Rights Advocate Manager your main focus will be to think of powerful ways to platform what we are hearing from young trans* people. You’ll work to champion our young people and help empower them to communicate their views and rights in decision making processes. You’ll also work closely with external organisations and decision-makers to progress positive change for trans* young people in the UK.

This is an opportunity for a passionate and dynamic professional to lead and develop family support and advocacy at a national  rare disease charity. You will join the charity is at a pivotal point of its development and this role is core to our purpose as a family centred organisation. The charity is looking to grow its support to families in a person-centred and creative way and you will lead this growth working closely with the CEO. You will ensure we are working in the most collaborative way possible, working closely with families and stakeholders to ensure the BDFA is offering an excellent and integrated service. 

The charity supports families who have a child with Batten disease, a rare, terminal, neurodegenerative condition.

The BDFA office is in London so the successful candidate will need to be within easy travelling distance of central London. However this role will involve extensive travel in order to support our families who live throughout the UK. This will be a flexible role with some time spent in the office working alongside the CEO, at home and travelling to visit families and key stakeholders. The role involves supporting families from the point of diagnosis, liaising with health, education and social care, through transition and palliative care. 

Job Purpose

• To lead on all aspects of support and advocacy, ensuring that families with Batten disease in the UK have a responsive and holistic service from the BDFA
• To support and empower families and children affected by Batten disease at home, school and in social care and health settings.  Supporting families to ensure that they have the best quality of care possible. 
• To provide “Batten specific” training for professionals who work with children with Batten disease.
• To establish an effective framework for service delivery focusing on a person-centred approach
• To capture outputs and outcomes of the service for internal and external reporting and lead on service improvement and expansion alongside the CEO