Independent Advocate

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health plan with employee assistance

35 hour working week

Job summary

Sheffield Advocacy Hub is seeking an Independent Advocate to support individuals under statutory frameworks and champion their voices in health and social care decisions.

Full or part-time hours are considered; salary £28,534.00–£31,912.00 per annum, with higher pay for those with the City and Guilds independent advocacy qualification. Temporary until 31 October 2027, enhanced DBS required, pension and health plan offered.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering independent advocacy under statutory frameworks (Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Ability to champion voices and empower people in health and social care decisions.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to meet demanding targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent advocacy in line with the Advocacy Charter and relevant codes of practice.
• Support clients to express preferences and make informed choices.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure quality advocacy services.

Skills

Advocacy

Communication

Education

Independent Advocacy qualification (Level 3/4)

Social work qualification

Job description

Independent Advocate

Apply before 9am on 5 October 2026.

Job summary

• Salary: £28,534.00 - £31,912.00
• Location: Sheffield
• Workplace: Office based
• Contract: Fixed term contract, until 31 October 2027
• Working pattern: Flexible

About the role

Independent Advocate

Full and part-time hours will be considered

Salary £28,534.00 or £31,912.00 per annum (the higher salary is for advocates who have achieved the City and Guilds qualification in Independent Advocacy)

Temporary until 31st October 2027

Sheffield Advocacy Hub provides all statutory advocacy in Sheffield as well as some non-statutory work. Advocacy enables people to get their voices heard, rights upheld and make their own informed decisions. Our advocates champion for people to be independent and live the lives they want to live as much as possible, particularly related to health and social care issues.

Our advocates provide independent advocacy, working to the requirements of the Advocacy Charter, the Care Act, the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and their relevant Codes of Practice, associated guidance and case law.

This is a challenging but rewarding role requiring a high degree of professionalism, and working to strict and demanding targets.

Significant prior experience of working with people with acute mental health problems, learning disabilities, brain injury, serious physical illness or people who may lack the capacity to take specific decisions is essential. Ideally applicants would have a level 3 or 4 qualification in independent advocacy or a relevant professional qualification (e.g. social work).

We can offer you a supportive culture within a charity setting committed to social justice. We offer an attractive remuneration package with good terms and conditions of employment including: 35 hour working week; Pension scheme; Health Plan with integrated employee assistance programme.

This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for work with adults.

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