Independent Advocate

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Are you ready to take on a role that impacts your community? We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Independent Advocate to join our vibrant team in Central and east of England!

As an Independent Advocate, you will provide crucial support to vulnerable adults facing significant health and social care challenges. Your role involves delivering persuasive verbal and written representations on behalf of clients, collaborating with public and voluntary organisations, and taking directed actions to address client issues. This role demands flexibility, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidently.

Hours of Work: Full Time: 37 hours, 5 days per week working between Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Location: Peripatetic, Home based with extensive travel around the regions across the Central and east of England area, however work outside of these area may be required. (A full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.)

Travel Expenses: We pay travel expenses from home for work related activities.

Salary: £23,088.00 - £23,292.00 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Permanent

Independent Advocate Requirements:

1. Strong communication and time management skills to successfully work remotely.
2. Excellent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn software packages such as client management databases.
3. Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of records and reporting to meet tight deadlines.

Desirable:

1. Previous experience in advocacy, information and advice, or a similar role within health, social care, or the voluntary sector.
2. Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable adults.
3. Working knowledge of engaging with a wide variety of professional disciplines.

Benefits:

1. 25 days annual leave + Bank holiday (Rising to 30 days after 5 years' service) with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave + your birthday off as an additional holiday day after 1 years' service!
2. Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional days leave.
3. 1 Community Leave Day per annum.
4. Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan which covers Optical/dental/alternative therapy and more!
5. Auto enrolment Pension plan.
6. Death in service cover.
7. Bike to work scheme.

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

At POhWER, we are committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. We provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. Our team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet our clients' best interests.

We provide a full induction, training and equipment including a laptop and mobile phone. It is a contractual requirement that all advocates hold or are working towards an advocacy qualification. The most recognised qualification is the City and Guilds Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification (IAP) for practising advocates, previously completed City and Guilds Level 3 National Advocacy Qualification (NAQ). If you do not already hold an NAQ certificate or diploma or IAP qualification or equivalent, the expectation will be that you will gain the City and Guilds IAP qualification following successful completion of pro