Independent Advocate

AWD online; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated advocacy organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking an Independent Advocate to support vulnerable adults facing health and social care challenges. This full-time role involves delivering verbal and written representations, with responsibilities requiring strong communication skills and excellent IT proficiency. The position offers significant benefits, including annual leave and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan

Auto enrolment Pension plan

Death in service cover

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong communication and time management skills to work remotely.
• Excellent IT skills, ability to learn client management databases.
• Attention to detail for accurate recording and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to vulnerable adults facing health and social care challenges.
• Deliver verbal and written representations on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with public and voluntary organisations to address client issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Excellent IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

Independent Advocate

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? The organisation is currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Independent Advocate to join the Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidently.

Hours, Location, and Contract

Hours of Work: Full-Time: 37 hours, 5 days per week working between Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

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

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

Salary: starting salary £24,242 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 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

The organisation is committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. They provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. The team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet clients’ best interests.

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

Closing and Interview

Closing Date: 9AM, Friday 7th November 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early)

Interview Date: TBC

An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.

The organisation is proud to support their 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.

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References: JOB REF: AWDO-P14011

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