Independent Advocate (Multi-disciplinary-IMHA focus) 22 hours per week

The Advocacy People; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

employee discount scheme

Training & Development

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Advocacy People are recruiting a permanent, part-time multi-skilled advocate in Milton Keynes area. The role focuses on providing advocacy for patients at Chadwick Lodge, with home-based case administration and local travel to other units.

You will be part of a friendly team, delivering person-centred support in line with rights-based care. The position requires a driving licence and access to transport, with training provided toward the required qualification.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with diverse clients and professionals.
• Creative and flexible, able to balance direct work with administrative tasks.
• Willingness to train toward a required qualification after joining.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy for patients at Chadwick Lodge and other local units.
• Travel as required; occasional home-based case administration.
• Work with people from diverse communities and maintain administrative duties.

Skills

Verbal and non-verbal communication

Creativity and flexibility

Organised and proactive

Education

Willingness to pursue qualification

Job description

The Vacancy

Advocacy is a powerful force for change. It allows individuals to have their voices heard and respected when decisions are being made about their health and social care. It raises awareness of people's rights and entitlements and empowers people to advocate for themselves or speak up for them when they can't.

The Advocacy People are an independent, Human Rights based charity and one of the UK's largest providers of advocacy, advocacy-related and Healthwatch services who make sure people are heard when it matters most.

You can find out more about advocacy and what we do on our website here.

Being an advocate makes a difference, so if you're hoping for a rewarding, varied, interesting role as part of a friendly, supportive team, read on!

We are looking to recruit a permanent, multi-skilled advocate to join our team, working 22 hours per week, starting salary of £25,878 per annum (pro rata).

The post is focused on providing Advocacy for patients at Chadwick Lodge, an inpatient Mental Health Hospital in Milton which provides Assessment, Treatment and Care for people, many of who are subject to a restriction of rights under the Mental Health Act.

What we need from you

Putting people at the heart of what you do, you will work with people from across our communities. How you work will depend on each individual so the ability to communicate in a variety of ways, verbally and non-verbally, with clients and professionals, is key to success.

You may or may not have direct experience of this in your own life, or in another role, or have relevant qualifications but this isn't a problem as you will receive training and will work towards the qualification once in post. We're looking for people who are creative, flexible and organised, able to balance direct work with people alongside required administrative tasks.

Ideally, you will be based in the Milton Keynes area. This role is based in Chadwick Lodge, with occasional travel to other local units and the ability to work from home for case administration.

As this role is home-based with frequent travel, we need you to be based within the Buckinghamshire county boundary as, if living outside the county, you will only be reimbursed expenses from the border.

You must have a full driving licence with full business cover insurance and your own transport. We also need you to have both a stable home broadband service and good mobile signal as well as flexibility with working hours.

What happens next

Applicants invited to interview will need to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK and new employee start dates will only be confirmed once other mandatory checks, including the appropriate DBS clearance and 2 satisfactory references, one of which will need to be from your most recent or current employer, have been received.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Closing Date: 9am 26th October 2026

Interview Date: W/C 2nd November 2026

Interview venue: MS Teams

The Company

The Advocacy People and Healthwatch share core values which are all about people's voices: empowering people to speak up; amplifying service user voices; enabling people to take part in, and influence, decision-making about health and social care; and providing information which helps people make informed decisions. As an independent charity grounded in Human Rights principles, we take pride in being one of the UK's foremost providers of advocacy and Healthwatch services. We're on a mission to make sure that when it truly matters, everyone's voice counts. Together, we support those who often feel sidelined, helping them shape decisions that affect their lives and communities.

Come and be a part of our welcoming community, where your voice matters and your contributions make a real difference.

EDI

By embracing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, we can build a stronger, more resilient organisation and work together to create a more just and equitable society. We invite all members of our community to join us in this important journey toward positive change.

Registered charity no.: 1080679.

NB: The Advocacy People reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if it believes sufficient applications are received to make an appointment.

The Benefits

• Flexible Working
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• employee discount scheme
• Training & Development
• Employee assistance programme