Independent advocate

POhWER; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an Independent Advocate, where your passion for making a difference will shine. In this role, you will support vulnerable adults facing health and social care challenges, providing essential advocacy and representation. This position offers the flexibility of part-time hours while allowing you to impact your community positively. With a focus on excellent communication and IT skills, you will collaborate with various organizations to address client issues. Enjoy a range of benefits, including generous annual leave, a cash wellbeing healthcare plan, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are ready to empower individuals and make their voices heard, this role is for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank holiday

Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas

Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan

Auto enrolment Pension plan

Death in service cover

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong communication and time management skills required.
• Excellent IT skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults with health and social care challenges.
• Deliver verbal and written representations on behalf of clients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

IT Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Client Management Databases

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? We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Independent Advocate to join our vibrant team in the bustling heart of Birmingham.

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.

Hours of Work: Part-Time: 22.2 hours, working between Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Location: Home based with travel around the Birmingham area.
(Applicants must live within the area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport)

Salary: £13,852.80 – £13,975.20 (Full time salary equivalent £23,088.00 - £23,292.00 per annum) dependent on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

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: Who We Are and What We Do

At POhWER, we are committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. We provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. Our team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet our clients' best interests.

Think you are the perfect fit for this Independent Advocate role? Don't wait, click apply now!

Closing Date: 9AM, Friday 10th January 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.
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POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.