Independent Advocate - Spot Purchase

POhWER; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Independent Advocate to join their team in Buckinghamshire. This role involves providing essential support to vulnerable adults facing health and social care challenges. You will be responsible for delivering compelling representations on behalf of clients and collaborating with various organizations to address their needs. The position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work flexibly. Join a dedicated team committed to empowering individuals and making a real difference in the community. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, apply today!

Benefits

25 Tage Urlaub + Feiertage

Option, bis zu 5 Tage Urlaub zu kaufen oder zu verkaufen

Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan

Auto enrolment Pension plan

Fahrrad zur Arbeit Programm

Tod im Dienst Deckung

Qualifications

• Starke Kommunikations- und Zeitmanagementfähigkeiten sind erforderlich.
• Erfahrung in Advocacy oder einem ähnlichen Bereich ist wünschenswert.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung von verletzlichen Erwachsenen bei Gesundheits- und Sozialfragen.
• Verfassen von überzeugenden mündlichen und schriftlichen Darstellungen für Klienten.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Zeitmanagement

IT-Kenntnisse

Aufmerksamkeit für Details

Education

Erfahrung in Advocacy oder Sozialarbeit

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 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 of Work: Full-Time: 37 hours, 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: Full time salary £23,088.00 - £23,292.00 per annum, dependent on experience

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: 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, Tuesday 18th March 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.

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.