Homebased Veterans Advocacy & Complex Needs Advisor

Royal British Legion; York and North Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Job summary

The Royal British Legion is hiring an Advocacy and Complex Needs Advisor for the North Yorkshire region. This homebased role requires regular travel across North Yorkshire and offers a permanent, full-time contract with 35 hours per week.

You will support veterans facing homelessness, mental health and alcohol/substance issues, abuse, and other complexities, delivering holistic, person-centred assistance and effective advocacy.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating complex cases and maintaining records.
• Ability to travel across North Yorkshire to visit beneficiaries.
• Strong advocacy and person-centred support approach.
• DBS check at Enhanced level required.

Responsibilities

• Complete effective case management of around 20 complex beneficiary cases.
• Visit beneficiaries in their homes to assess needs and build relationships.
• Develop and agree clear, person-centred support and action plans.
• Provide specialist advice, advocacy and referrals to services.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to coordinate support and remove barriers.

Skills

Case management

Travel

Advocacy

Holistic support

Job description

The Royal British Legion is hiring an Advocacy and Complex Needs Advisor for the North Yorkshire region. This homebased role requires regular travel across North Yorkshire and offers a permanent, full-time contract with 35 hours per week.

You will support veterans facing homelessness, mental health and alcohol/substance issues, abuse, and other complexities, delivering holistic, person-centred assistance and effective advocacy.