NYAS is the leading provider of advocacy and associated service across the UK. NYAS shares the opinion that every child or young person experiencing care should have the same chance to live happy, healthy and rewarding lives as their peers.

If you are looking for a rewarding role with an organisation that makes a difference to young people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

We are recruiting advocates to provide independent and confidential advocacy on behalf of NYAS to children, young people and adults in a variety of settings such as children’s homes, schools, secure units etc.

Your role will enable them to ensure their voices are heard within decision-making processes that effect their lives. You will do this by listening to what they want and by informing them of their rights to get their wishes and feeling heard.

To be considered you must hold a relevant qualification and have significant experience of direct work with children, young people or adults in a related setting.

For more information, please visit our website for the role description.

NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

NYAS is an equal opportunities employer

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.

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.

About the role

We’re searching for an exceptional Independent Advocate to work in the medium and low secure forensic units at St Bernard’s Hospital in Ealing. You may also be required to work at other sites in West London including Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster.

The role will have a strong appeal to advocates wishing to specialise in forensic contexts. 

This role will provide independent advocacy for adults detained under forensic sections. You’ll also raise awareness of independent advocacy, including for people from minority ethnic communities. You’ll work as part of a team of independent advocates, reporting to the manager for the service. 

Key responsibilities

• Provide a one-to-one advocacy service and undertake case work, writing accurate case notes and recording data on our system. 
• Provide instructed and non-instructed advocacy.
• Give information, support and signposting to inform and empower people on any issues about their treatment under the relevant legislation.
• Meet case-working standards, monitoring system requirements and the goals for our service, making sure everyone needing advocacy is referred into the service in the right way.
• Work within the location-specific engagement protocols, security, confidentiality and safeguarding policies (in addition to the Advocacy Best Practice Handbook).
• Actively promote self-advocacy throughout all work with patients where practical.
• Raise awareness of independent advocacy amongst patients.
• Keep your knowledge of legislation and policy up-to-date, including the mental health act, mental capacity act, care act, and local / national policy.
• Keep up to date with developments and good practice in independent advocacy (including different advocacy models).
• Develop good working relationships with key staff within health and social care services.
• Be an active member of the mental health service, contributing to service planning and providing cover for other colleagues when needed.

General responsibilities

• Participate in team meetings and training.
• Participate in personal, team and organisational development.
• Contribute to monitoring reports.
• Keep to our policies, including health & safety, and risk regulations.
• Work to our mission, vision, and values.
• Carry out other projects and tasks as needed.

Person specification

Essential qualities and attributes:

• At least two years’ experience of providing advocacy or supporting people with mental health conditions.
• Understanding of the issues faced by forensic service users with mental health conditions and issues relating to mental capacity.
• Sound knowledge of forensic mental health sections and services, including current issues in policy and practice; knowledge of health and social care practice and legislation.
• Experience of the principles and practice of advocacy and an understanding of different forms of advocacy.
• Ability to listen and build trust, to encourage people to express their own views and to represent clients’ self-defined interests.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Good at working with a wide variety of people including commissioners, service users and colleagues.
• Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project code of conduct, equality and safeguarding policies.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, to plan and prioritise your own workload.
• Willingness to promote The Advocacy Project and its services in line with our mission, vision and values.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable knowledge, experience and qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience of advocacy under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act (IMCA) and DOLS.
• IMHA qualification (or be studying for an IMHA qualification and committed to completing this within 6 months).
• Understanding of the Accessible Information Standard.

Benefits of working for us

We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.
Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.
All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.
We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.

How to apply

Send your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you think you’re the person we’re looking for and how your experience meets the person specification.
It’s a legal requirement that you are eligible to work in the UK for all our posts.
Upload your application via our website .

Opportunity to work for highly regarded local charity in their Advocacy team providing an IMHA Advocacy support and representationto Southleigh Community Hospital patients under the 1983 Mental Health Act (2007) and to exercise, as requested by clients the powers given to IMHA advocates under that legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• To offer qualifying patients who are detained or otherwise covered by Section 130C of the Mental Health Act assistance in understanding and exercising their legal rights as outlined in Chapter 6 of the Mental Health Act Code of Practice.
• To discuss with patients their views, preferences and wishes and determine with them a course of action which promotes their rights.
• To assist users in obtaining help in the community from other agencies (e.g. social work, voluntary organizations, benefits advice, housing advice etc) and in a hospital setting (e.g. occupational therapy, psychology etc).
• To accompany clients to key meetings such as ward rounds, manager hearings, tribunals, case conferences, care planning meetings and meetings with individual professionals to provide support and representation as appropriate
• To write letters of complaint on behalf of clients or help them to write letters and, to accompany them to meetings to discuss complaints.
• To support users in the pursuit of their rights with respect to:
  • Care Act 2014
  • Local policies e.g. Care Programme Approach
  • Other relevant legislation e.g. Access to Health Care Records
  • NHS complaints procedures and other (e.g. local authority) complaints procedures, where appropriate.
  • To discuss possible further action; e.g. use of the legal system or the Ombudsman and to assist clients in pursuing these courses if they wish.
• To take up other issues of importance to users relating to their mental health needs and treatment and to promote self-advocacy
• To provide non-instructed advocacy where necessary to individuals who lack the mental capacity to directly instruct an advocate.
• To ensure that service users have access to the full range of information they need in order to be able to make informed choices about their care and treatment, to exercise their rights and to maximize their entitlements
• To develop links with community and service user groups in order to provide information on advocacy and general mental health issues
• To monitor client feedback and views and pass these to providers with the aim of promoting good practice and clients’ needs
• To ensure that information available within the advocacy service is appropriate and accessible to all mental health service users
• To maintain accurate records on the advocacy database, including records of all contacts with users of the Advocacy Service

We look forward to receiving applications from qualifed and experienced mental health Advocates. This is a 2 day per week role for 6 months , with potential to increase in hours and contract length.

FTE Salary £27,021 ( so £11,260 for 2 days per week), 28 days holiday and good benefits.

Mind in Croydon is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Victim Support is looking for an Independent Victim Advocate to cover Herefordshire. The role will be based in our Worcester city centre office, or a Herefordshire homeworker will be considered - travel expenses will be paid.

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 successful candidate will be required to co-ordinate and provide a tailored support package to the most complex, high risk and vulnerable victims of crime. As a case leadership role, the Independent Victims Advocate (IVA) will offer a single point of contact, providing immediate emotional support and undertaking a structured needs and risk assessment in order to develop a full end to end cope and recovery support plan.

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.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 4th November 2021.

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.

The East European Resource Centre (EERC) is seeking an Independent Hate Crime Advocate to join our fantastic team.

The role is part time (four days per week) and fixed term (for two years with possibility to extend dependent on funding).

This role will provide high quality advocacy and advice for Eastern European victims of hate crime and discrimination. This work will be aimed at empowering and giving a voice to vulnerable Eastern Europeans in the face of abuse.

This role will provide crucial advice and casework for our clients. The advocate will focus on needs specifically related to hate crime, such as emotional wellbeing, support through the criminal justice process, understanding and realising their rights and overcoming barriers or practical issues.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable or marginalised people. Experience in supporting victims of crime is a plus, but EERC will offer training and support for candidates that are suited, but less experienced.

Please note – this post-holder will liaise with users who are unlikely to speak good or any English, might struggle with literacy, have experienced disadvantage and some forms of trauma. Therefore, we request a fluent or very good Eastern European language-speaker for this role.

Given the current situation – this job can be done entirely from our office (regulations permitting) or in a hybrid between office and work from home. EERC is well set up to facilitate safely seeing clients in the office as well as working remotely.

How to apply – send completed application form by the deadline.

Deadline – 10am on Monday 15 November 2021

Would you like to work for an established, quality, and leading Advocacy Service?

Do you want a rewarding career where you can really make a difference?

If yes, join us here at Swindon Advocacy Movement.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Statutory Advocate to join our inspiring and friendly team in Swindon Wiltshire. Your role will be a permanent, full time 37-hour position working in Swindon.

Our advocacy services provide specialist advocacy services as appropriate across a range of specialties including, IMCA, DOLS RPR, IMHA, Care Act and Community Advocacy. We provide a range of statutory (instructed or non-instructed) and non-statutory advocacy support in secure units, hospitals, care settings or in the community.

Who are we?

Swindon Advocacy Movement (SAM) has a well-established reputation of providing a range of advocacy services for people with care and support needs in Swindon. We are passionate about speaking out for the most vulnerable in our society and have created a flexible and responsive advocacy service enabling people to access their rights within health and social care services.

What will you be doing?

Providing a high quality, responsive and effective advocacy service in accordance with the service specification, contract, and legislative timescales.

Ensuring that individuals understand and can exercise their rights; supporting people to access information, to understand better what is happening, what is planned, and the options available to them to make better informed decisions and be more involved in their care and support.

Acting on allocated referrals in accordance with the service standards and engagement protocols, communicating with referrers as required to ensure the client’s rights under the relevant act are observed.

Representing patients’ interests when they are not able to do so themselves, including working within a best interest’s framework for any eligible patient who lacks the mental capacity to instruct the advocate

Keeping accurate factual records relating to the service users and their cases, including keeping the case management database up-to-date.

Do you have what we are looking for?

Completed, working towards or willing to undertake the National Qualification in Independent Advocacy (Level 3 or new Level 4).

Completed, working towards or willing to undertake additional specialist units: IMCA, DoLS , IMHA, ICAA.

Experience of working in one or more of the following specialist areas: learning disabilities; mental health/capacity; older people; physical disabilities; sensory impairment; substance misuse;

A good understanding of advocacy practice and principles of empowerment and knowledge of relevant legislation.

Ability to respect and promote a person’s right to make informed choices and decisions without influence.

Ability to manage a complex caseload covering a wide range of subjects ensuring independence and clarity of decision making.

Ability to support clients who may have a range of particular communication and other needs.

Ability to collate information and write formal reports to a high professional standard.

Ability to travel throughout the Locality, including travel when required to the local office.

What will you receive?

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

Salary of £22,060 to £24,304

Contributory pension scheme

21 days per year rising to 26 days with service plus bank holidays plus 3 discretionary days at Christmas.

Flexible working

Closing date for applications is midday Friday 29th October 2021 for interviews being held Wednesday 3rd November 2021.

Swindon Advocacy Movement is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.  Swindon Advocacy Movement expects all staff and volunteers to share that commitment.  All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS check.

Swindon Advocacy Movement is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from anyone regardless of disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

The safety and wellbeing of our service users and colleagues is our priority. It is a condition of employment for anyone joining us in a front-line role that they have either had the recommended Covid-19 vaccine or agree to have it when offered by the NHS. We also require all staff to undertake regular testing to ensure the safety of service users and staff.

Victim Support is looking for two Triage Independent Victim Advocates to work in the new London Integrated Victims & Witnesses Service based in Clapham and Catford.

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.

Our Independent Victim Advocates (IVAs) provide high quality holistic support to all victims and witnesses of crime referred to Victim Support whether by the Police another agency or self-referred. You will lead on support for your allocated caseload of clients coordinating with others internally and externally as required. There will be a particular focus on those that are the most vulnerable, including repeat victims and victims of high harm crime. 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.

To be successful in this role 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 Multiple Triage Independent Victim Advocates to work in the new London Integrated Victims & Witnesses Service, these roles are office based across our London Service.

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.

Purpose of the job is to provide high quality holistic support to all victims and witnesses of crime referred to Victim Support whether by the Police another agency or self-referred. You will lead on support for your allocated caseload of clients coordinating with others internally and externally as required. There will be a particular focus on those that are the most vulnerable, including repeat victims and victims of high harm crime. 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.

To be successful in this role 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 offer many benefits and rewards such as, 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 marked in the person specification as Essential and A. 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 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.

This Job vacancy will be advertised for 4 weeks but we will be doing rolling interviews in the time. If recruitment needs are fulfilled before 4 weeks, this advert can be closed early

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Location: Warwickshire

Salary: £25,104 per annum

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.

The independent domestic violence advocate will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children. This will involve establishing and prioritising the risks to and the needs of survivors of domestic abuse and developing and delivering individual support and risk management plans in partnership with other agencies who attend the MARAC.

The post holder will empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and personal welfare support. The job involves ensuring that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment and enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options. The job involves informing survivors of the full range of civil, criminal and practical options that might increase their safety.

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.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Refuge 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: 9.00am Monday 1st November 2021

Interview Date:  Tuesday 9th November 2021

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.

Victim Support are looking for a Independent Victim Advocate based in North Cumbria.

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.

Our caseworkers play an vital role in delivering structured support services to victims of crime to assist them cope and recover. The key responsibilities of an IVA is to provide a quality support service (emotional, practical, advocacy, information advice and guidance) and working collaboratively with other key stakeholders to address the impact on crime on service users and ensure their interventions are delivered to assist in cope and recovery.

The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering an empowerment modelled caseworking service to service users in either a statutory, voluntary or community setting. You will have an excellent understanding of the requirements of confidentiality and safeworking practices, robust recording and excellent IT skills.

The successful candidate will be able to work confidently without direct supervision and be able to deal effectively with competing and conflicting demands in an organised manner, as well as having good problem solving skills. You will be responsible for providing a cope and recovery support service as part of a team, varying from brief interventions to long term support services over the telephone or face to face depending on clients needs.

An active commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion is essential. You will need to be flexible with working hours in order to meet the needs of the role. All staff work collaboratively with other organisations and contribute to seamless services. Plus adding value to the work of the organisation e.g. building networks, providing both professional and quality delivery, building reputation.

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.

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.

Liverpool is looking for an Independent Prescriber to work on a fixed term contract until March 2023 full time. You must be a motivated and enthusiastic Independent Prescriber to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team providing clinical interventions to clients with substance misuse issues within the city of Liverpool. 

You will provide assessment and ongoing management of substitute prescribing for service users in a community setting. We have offices in Henry Street Liverpool city centre, Croxteth and Garston.

About the role

For this role you will need to be either a registered nurse with a minimum of two years post registration experience and a prescribing qualification, or a registered Pharmacist with a minimum of two years post registration experience and a prescribing qualification. Experience of delivering interventions in a substance misuse setting would be an advantage.

You will be committed to working within the voluntary sector, in line with our values and will relish the challenges of contributing to the development of a service and delivering high quality clinical care.

We will provide an induction period to support you in the initial stages followed by a program of meaningful supervision and CPD.

Further information

This job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level with Barred List(s).

This is a fixed term contract until March 2023, 37.5 hours per week.

Interviews will be held virtually via Google Meet, 12th of November 2021.