Independent Advocate

talent.ai; Wembley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Independent Advocate to join their vibrant team. In this part-time role, you will empower vulnerable adults by providing crucial support and representation in navigating health and social care challenges. You will collaborate with various organizations and ensure client voices are heard. This position offers flexibility, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain a recognized advocacy qualification. With attractive benefits including generous leave, a healthcare plan, and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays

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 to work remotely.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to vulnerable adults facing health and social care challenges.
• Deliver persuasive representations on behalf of clients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

IT Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Advocacy Qualification (IAP or NAQ)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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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 across Brent!

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. We provide a full induction and training, equipment including a laptop and mobile phone, and the opportunity to gain the IAP (Independent Advocacy Qualification).

Hours of Work: Part-time 14.80 hours, working Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

Location: Home-based with travel across Brent.

Salary: Starting salary £9,696.96 (Full-time equivalent starting salary £24,242.40 per annum, dependent on experience, plus a London Weighting Allowance for applicants living in a London Borough).

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 holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years' service) with options to buy or sell up to 5 days leave + your birthday off after 1 year of 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 therapies, and more.
• Auto-enrolment Pension plan.
• Death in service cover.
• Bike to work scheme.

Meet the Organisation:

POhWER is 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.

We support advocates with full induction, training, and equipment, including a laptop and mobile phone. It is a contractual requirement that all advocates hold or are working towards an advocacy qualification, such as the City and Guilds Level 4 IAP or Level 3 NAQ. POhWER sponsors this qualification, providing study time and expecting completion within 12 months of registration.

Think you are the perfect fit for this Independent Advocate role? Don't wait! Apply now with your CV and Cover letter!

Closing Date: 9AM, Friday 25th April 2025

Interview Date: TBC

For an informal discussion, contact 0300 456 2370 and ask for a call back from the recruitment manager.

A DBS check and NOMS vetting will be conducted for this position.

POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are committed to disability equality and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants meeting essential criteria.