Independent Advocate - Spot Purchase - Bank worker

POhWER; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a flexible part-time Independent Advocate to empower individuals and facilitate effective decisions regarding their health and social care. Candidates should possess strong communication and IT skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment. The role includes travel in the Nottingham area and requires a full driver's license. Apply now with your CV and cover letter before the closing date on November 28, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in advocacy or similar roles preferred.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults is a plus.
• Ability to learn new software packages.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in making effective health and social care decisions.
• Record accurate information and report timely.
• Travel around the Nottingham area to meet clients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time-management skills

Excellent IT skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

If you are looking for a flexible part‑time role with a values‑based organisation that has the people we support at the heart of everything we do, this is the role for you.

We are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and pushing boundaries to create an impact. As a casual worker, you will bring this purpose to life, impacting your community in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Hours & Location

Hours of work: Bank worker – hours will vary, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday‑Friday as required.

Location: Home‑based with travel around the Nottingham area. Applicants should live in the Nottingham area, have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport.

You will be expected to take a flexible approach and may be required to commute outside of your specified borough. Any such commute will be covered by our mileage policy.

Independent Advocate Requirements

• Strong communication and time‑management skills to work remotely successfully.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and the ability to learn new software packages such as client‑management databases.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of records and timely reporting.

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.

About 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 listens, explores options and takes action to meet our clients’ best interests.

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

1. Closing date: 9 am, Friday 28 November 2025 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early).
2. Interview date: TBC.
3. Contact for an informal discussion: [e-mail].
4. An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.

We are proud to support our colleagues from the armed forces by signing the Armed Forces Covenant in August 2024.

Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle.

POhWER is an equal‑opportunity 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. Disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

POhWER is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities, particularly from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce, including people with disabilities, women, men, Black, Asian and other racially minoritized people, LGBTQ+ individuals and others.

To embed inclusion from day one, we offer family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support people from different backgrounds.