About The Advocacy Project

We help marginalised and vulnerable people make effective choices about what happens in their lives. We also support them to speak up and help improve important services we all need. We want to make sure people across all age and care groups – including learning disability and mental health – can:

• voice their concerns

• understand their rights

• make effective choices about what happens in their lives

We do this through advocacy services which support people individually, and user involvement projects that help organisations improve the services they offer.

Victim Support is looking for five Independent Witness Advocates to support witnesses of crime across London.

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 purpose of this role is to provide high quality holistic support to witnesses of crime referred to the London Victim and Witness Service (LVWS) Pre-Trial and Outreach Service whether by the Police Witness Care Units, other agencies or self-referrals.

As an Independent Witness Advocate (IWA) you will lead on providing pre-trial, outreach and post-trial support for witnesses; ensuring their pre and post-trial needs are assessed and a plan for support is put in place so they can attend court to give their best evidence. You will provide advocacy, support in court, and emotional/practical support around their physical, mental, social or financial wellbeing. You will liaise with criminal justice partners to ensure witnesses are kept up to date with arrangements for attendance at court and where applicable, ensure special measures have been granted.

You will be expected to provide practical and emotional support in a way that is approachable, flexible and caring, showing empathy at all times. As well as being tenacious in support of your clients and being able to solve problems and surmount the challenges posed by the criminal justice system.

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 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 outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. 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.

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 is 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.

Victim Support is looking for a number of Independent Victims Advocates who will be based in Ashford to cover work across Kent, Medway and other parts of the South and East of the UK.

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.

We are looking for a number of people to join our existing team of staff and volunteers who deliver excellent support to victims of crime living in Kent and Medway. You will, either by telephone or face-to-face, undertake a structured needs and risk assessment of victims at first contact, provide immediate emotional support and for those needing longer-term support develop a full end to end cope and recovery support plan for victims of crime that is either delivered by a staff member or by one of our volunteers. As part of this work you may also be responsible for the case management of volunteers.

The role of an IVA is one that you can make your own and your prior experience, either from work, university or your personal life will be considered during screening so please do apply even if your skills and background are not an ideal fit. An ideal candidate will have experience of working in the Criminal Justice System and be aware of the challenges and barriers that victims of crime can face when recovering from their experience of crime however this is not essential as you will receive a comprehensive training package as part of your induction process. What is essential is that you are solution focused, have resilience to manage the challenges that come with this work and look to learn from and work closely with the rest of your team. Although the job is on a fixed contract it is subject to extension if funding is available and whilst the posts are full-time we can consider flexibility about the range of hours worked.

Applicants will have a good understanding of confidentiality, safe working practices and maintenance of records in accordance with the Data Protection Act. In addition you must be able to demonstrate an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity. It is also essential you can demonstrate that you are able to work without direct supervision, that you can prioritise your work and deal with competing demands in an organised and methodical manner. Good IT skills are essential as is the ability to record, store and process data for reporting purposes.

Due to the number of roles available we will be assessing and interviewing candidates as applications are submitted therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

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 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 outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. 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.

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 is 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.

Roma Mental Health Adovcate (RoM 51) 

We are seeking to appoint a motivated person to provide independent mental health advocacy to Roma refugees and migrants in order to facilitate their access to statutory mental health services and enhance their empowerment. 

The successful candidate will have empathy with issues affecting Roma migrant communities in the UK combined with experience of working with people who have mental health issues. Fluency in Romanes and/or an East European language is essential. 

To apply, please visit our website and download the Job Application Pack (Ref. RoM 51). 

Victim Support, South Wales Victim Focus is looking for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to work 37.5 hours a week. This is a fixed term position for 1 year. South Wales Victim Focus is funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales.

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.

In the role of IDVA you will:

* Provide a high quality support service to victims of domestic violence and abuse through on-going risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.

* Work within a multi-agency framework and with local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse

* Work with survivors and other agencies to co-ordinate their care pathway and ensure they remain safe and empowered

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of supporting victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people, have appropriate IT skills, interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a busy, supportive team to deliver all aspects of support to victims and their families. Ideally you would have an accredited IDVA qualification if not willingness to work towards.

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 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 outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. 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.

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 is 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.

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.

VoiceAbility are recruiting 1 part-time and 1 full-time advocate to join our Sefton/Liverpool team. At VoiceAbility we want to deliver the best possible quality of support to people so they are heard, respected, safe and in control of their own lives. We achieve this by delivering a wide range of services, contracted by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations. 
 
About the role: 
Advocates support people who may be marginalised or vulnerable to speak up and be heard. Their work strengthens voices, supports human rights, and changes lives. Advocacy can be vital for people who cannot speak up for themselves, or people who feel they do not have the power to do so. Advocates work in the front line delivering positive outcomes for the people they support. Advocates will support and enable service users’ understanding of their options. Advocates empower individuals to communicate their views in decision making processes, supporting them to make challenges when necessary and asking pertinent questions on the person’s behalf where they are unable to do so for themselves. Our homebased advocates are required to travel across the area to fulfil their role. 

Location: Home based with travel across Sefton & Liverpool with the expectation for the Advocate to attend hospital wards, care homes etc regularly meeting clients in person. 
Hours: 1 x 21hr (part time Post), 1 x 35hr (full time)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £21,000 to £28,000 per annum pro-rata. Advocates start on the appropriate spine point for their advocacy qualifications with the potential to earn up to £28,000 subject to qualifications and performance. 
 
Benefits: 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays; 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development. 

Closing date for applications: Midday on 2nd July 2021
Assessment/ test: Written assessment to be completed and returned on 8th or 9th July 2021
Interviews: To be held online via Teams w/c 5 July 2021 (8th and/or 9th July depending on volume of applications)

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

Desirable skills or experience: 
• Hold or be working towards Independent Advocacy Qualification. 
• Knowledge and experience of the, Mental Health Act (1983, revised 2007).Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2007),The Principles of Human Rights and Advocacy, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
 
You may have experience of the following: Advocacy, Vulnerable Adults, Social Work, Healthcare, Policy, Legislation, Support Work, Charity, Third Sector, Advice & Guidance. 

NB If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing employment. 
Although the role is home based you will spend a considerable amount of time at hospitals and other community locations enabling face to face advocacy. 

How to Apply: To apply for this role, please complete the online application form using the criteria in the person specification and upload your CV detailing your full work history. NB CV's will not be used to short list. 
 
Equality and Diversity Statement 
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential. 

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.

Solihull Action through Advocacy are seeking a new advocate to join our team full time (37hours) as part of a pilot ‘Circles of Support’ project.

Our new project will be working with socially isolated people with learning disabilities and people with autism, with the aim of increasing genuine social connections and friendships based on shared interests, goals and aspirations rather than shared conditions.

This post is the key role working directly with people who are participating in the project.  It will involve working with them on a one-to-one and group basis to understand their current day-to-day life and aspirations and to assist them to build a network of people around them who can help them achieve what they want from their lives.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to work with us in making a long-lasting difference to the lives of the individuals we support.  You must have experience of working in this area and be able to support people to find out what is going on in their local community and become useful members of it.

If you are interested you can find out more about this role by going to our website where you can download job description & person specification along with the application form.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

We are thrilled to announce this exciting opportunity to join our expanding Domestic Abuse Service for Men, which operates across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County. 

Equation will be working to secure future funding for this role by evidencing the need and impact during the funding period.  

Purpose of the job: To provide a high-quality support service to men experiencing high risk domestic violence and abuse by:

• Supporting men experiencing high risk domestic violence and abuse as well as both Domestic Abuse and Non- Domestic Abuse Stalking
• Supporting men to make long term positive and sustainable changes in their lives and to recover from the harm of domestic violence

Working in partnership with the Police and other agencies and services (both internal and external) to ensure holistic and joined up service delivery

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about preventing domestic abuse and supporting survivors to live free from abuse.

Applicants will need:  

• An understanding of domestic abuse and its effect on partners and children. 
• Experience of supporting people to access help and support.   
• Strong skills in partnership working and teamwork.   

PLEASE NOTE: We only accept completed application forms which can be found on our website. Here you will also be able to find the full job description and person specification, as well as more information about Equation and the team you would be joining.

Equation are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We welcome applicants from all genders and particularly those from disabled, LGBTQ+ and BAME backgrounds, as these communities are currently under-represented in our team. Appointment will be based on merit alone.