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An established civil society organization seeks an Advocate to enhance the lives of Gypsies and Travellers in Leeds. This role involves outreach, advocacy, and collaboration with community partners to address inequalities in housing, health, and education. Join a vibrant team dedicated to making a difference and enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible and hybrid working options. If you're passionate about social inclusion and community development, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change.
Do you want to work for a vibrant and established, award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile?
We are looking for an Advocate to join this innovative, brave and creative team.
Position: Advocate
Location: Cross Green, Leeds (this will also include delivering outreach across Leeds)
Salary: Grade 4 SCP 11 - £24,829 - £26,875 (with a pay award pending of minimum 7% in May 25)
Contract: 5-year contract
Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and free parking.
Interview Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025 (or Thursday 1st May if high number of applications)
The Role:
The overall aim is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. There are also a number of community facing and strategic projects to achieve these aims including advocacy, community development and youth work.
This role and project represent the first step in working with Gypsies and Travellers in Leeds. The advocate will focus on carrying out regular outreach across Leeds, along with working with local partners, services and third sector projects to support the health and social outcomes.