Advocacy & Rights Advisor – Wales (Remote, Flexible)

TGP Cymru; Wales; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TGP Cymru is a Wales based charity working with children, young people and families. The Travelling Ahead team provides advice and advocacy supporting people to access rights and entitlements, address inequalities and tackle discrimination.

The team are home based and work flexibly in a range of settings with a mix of virtual and face to face working. The role is Wales-wide and funded until March 2029 Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and Welsh speakers are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with communities through work, volunteering or lived experience.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with individuals and partners.
• Understanding challenges faced by unpaid carers and Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and advocacy to help people access rights and entitlements.
• Work across Wales with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in a flexible, home-based role.

Skills

Community engagement

Relationship building

Gypsy Roma Traveller issues

Organisational skills

Equality and inclusion

Job description

TGP Cymru is a Wales based charity working with children, young people and families. The Travelling Ahead team provides advice and advocacy supporting people to access rights and entitlements, address inequalities and tackle discrimination.

The team are home based and work flexibly in a range of settings with a mix of virtual and face to face working. The role is Wales-wide and funded until March 2029 Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and Welsh speakers are encouraged.