Advocate

Job Description

Doyou want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challengeAre you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heardThen come and join us here at VoiceAbility.We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support. If you already have an IAP City and Guilds Level 4 with a specialism, we would be interested to hear from you too.Professional DevelopmentYou will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain or to already hold, the level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification with disciplinessuitable for the role they work in.Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme.
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance.
• Support with continuous professional development.

About usVoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UKs largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.Weve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for almost 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visitour website.About the roleWe have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionalsand be home based for administrative tasks. Full time Advocates will work 35 hours a week, between Monday and Friday 9-5pm. The posts are permanent contracts with a starting salary between £22,000 - £29,000 per annum; potential to earn up to £29,000 dependingon qualifications.How will you make a differenceYou will be responsible for ensuring the individuals wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met in order to create positive outcomes for the people you support.You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. Youll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain peoples options and rights to them. Youll support individuals to fully participatein decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.About youDesirably you will have some experience of working, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriersto accessing education and support.You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young persons services, or advice and guidance. This could be in a paid or voluntary capacity.Equality and DiversityVoiceAbility 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.Important Dates:Closing date for applications: Midnight on the 26 March 2023, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.How to applyTo apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.Dont forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.We look forward to hearing from you.VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR.NB:

• If you dont already hold the Independent Advocacy qualification, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing employment.
• Unqualified Advocates will start at £22,000 per annum

VoiceAbility reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of candidates apply.

Keyskills :
AdviceCommunity SupportCounsellingSocial CareAdvocate