Independent Advocate

talent.ai; Stonehouse; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 24,000

Job description

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? Our client is currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Independent Advocate to join their Gloucestershire Team.

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. They provide a full induction and training, equipment including a laptop and mobile phone, and the opportunity to gain the IAP (Independent Advocacy Qualification).

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

Location: Home based with travel in and around the Gloucestershire area.

(Applicants must live within the area; have a full drivers licence and access to their own transport)

Salary: Full time salary £23,088.00 - £23,292.00 per annum, dependent on experience

Contract type: 12-month fixed term contract

Independent Advocate Requirements:

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

Desirable:

• Previous experience in advocacy, information and advice, or a similar role within health, social care, or the voluntary sector.
• Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable adults.
• Working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.

Benefits:

• 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!
• Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional days leave.
• 1 Community Leave Day per annum.
• Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan which covers Optical/dental/alternative therapy and more!
• Auto enrolment Pension plan
• Death in service cover.
• Bike to work scheme.

Meet the Organisation:
They are committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. They provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. Their team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet their clients' best interests.

They 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 probation and pre-enrolment process. They will fully sponsor this and provide a reasonable amount of study time and in return expect advocates to manage their time and complete within 12 months of registration.

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Closing Date: 9AM, Tuesday 25th March 2025

Interview Date: TBC

For an informal discussion please contact 0300 456 2370 and ask for a call back from the Recruitment Manager.

An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.

They're proud to support their colleagues from the armed forces signing the Armed Forces Covenant in August 2024.

Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle.

They are an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. They are a level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.