Home-Based Advocate for Children's Rights

Coram; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension contributions

25 days annual leave, increasing with

Extra three days' paid leave between 


Family-friendly policies

Employee wellbeing support

Supportive working environment

Learning, development and professional

Job summary

Coram Voice is seeking an Advocate to join our Cheshire East team, providing independent advocacy for children and young people in care and beyond. You will work with social workers, carers and services to ensure the child's voice is heard and respected.

You will use a range of advocacy approaches to help children understand their rights, express wishes and concerns, and participate in decisions, while safeguarding and independence are at the core of your practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in advocacy and working with children or young people.
• Ability to communicate effectively with professionals and families.
• Understanding of safeguarding and safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent advocacy for children and young people.
• Collaborate with social workers, carers and services to ensure views are heard.
• Use diverse advocacy approaches to support rights and participation.
• Maintain accurate records and manage caseloads within policy guidance.
• Safeguard and confidentiality maintained throughout advocacy.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Child rights awareness

Education

IAP City & Guilds Level 3

IAQ City & Guilds Level 4 in Advocacy

Job description

Coram Voice is seeking an Advocate to join our Cheshire East team, providing independent advocacy for children and young people in care and beyond. You will work with social workers, carers and services to ensure the child's voice is heard and respected.

You will use a range of advocacy approaches to help children understand their rights, express wishes and concerns, and participate in decisions, while safeguarding and independence are at the core of your practice.