Independent Advocate

POhWER; Leicester; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in Leicestershire as an Independent Advocate, where you will provide essential support to vulnerable adults. This role combines flexibility with the chance to make a significant impact within the community. Full and part-time opportunities available, with competitive salaries and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (30 days after 5 years)

Flexible working arrangements

Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan

Auto enrolment pension plan

Death in service cover

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Attention to detail is crucial for accurate record-keeping and reporting.
• Previous experience in advocacy, information and advice, or a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults facing health and social care challenges.
• Deliver persuasive verbal and written representations on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with public and voluntary organisations.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in advocacy or similar role

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 Leicestershire Team.

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 due to the role involving travel around Leicestershire, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidently.

Hours of Work: Full and Part time Available: Full time - 37 hours, Part time - 33.3 hours, working between Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Location: Home based with travel in and around the Leicestershire area.

(Applicants must live within the area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport)

Salary: Part Time starting salary £21,818.16 (Full time Equivalent starting salary £24,242.40 per annum)

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 year's service!
• Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional days leave.
• 1 Community Leave Day per annum.
• Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan covering 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, Monday 25th June 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.

We're proud to support our colleagues from the armed forces signing the Armed Forces Covenant in August 2024.

Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle.

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.

POhWER is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, women, men, Black, Asian, and other racially minoritised people, LGBTQ+ who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support people from different backgrounds.