Independent Professional Advocate

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Wales seeks an Independent Professional Advocate to provide advocacy support for unpaid carers and vulnerable adults. The role involves empowering individuals to express their views and secure their rights, offering assistance in diverse settings such as homes and hospitals. Candidates should possess strong advocacy and communication skills, and experience working with vulnerable populations is preferred. This part-time role offers a salary of £27,514 pro rata, with a fixed contract until 31 March 2028.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable adults and carers.
• Knowledge of Advocacy Services under the Social Services & Wellbeing Act.
• Ability to work in various settings (homes, hospitals, care homes).

Responsibilities

• Provide independent advocacy support to empower individuals.
• Enable clients to express views and secure their rights.
• Work collaboratively within the 3 County Independent Advocacy Service.

Skills

Client-focused attitude

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

Understanding of vulnerable populations

Job description

Independent Professional Advocate Location: Carmarthenshire Salary: £27,514 pro rata, per annum Hours: 14 hours per week Length of Contract: Fixed Team contract until 31 March 2028 Independent Professional Advocate

• as part of the 3 County Independent Advocacy Service 3CIPA. This role provides independent advocacy support to empower unpaid carers and vulnerable adults to express their views, secure their rights, and actively participate in decisions affecting their lives.

Main aims of the post This post will involve the provision of statutory Independent Professional Advocacy Services as defined under the Social Services & Wellbeing (Wales) Act as part of the 3 County Independent Professional Advocacy Service (3CIPA). 3CIPA is a collaboratively delivered service working in partnership with four organisations across West Wales.

Advocacy support will enable vulnerable individuals to express their views, secure their rights and access essential information and services.

Crucially, advocacy support will enable the individual to participate in, and have a voice, choice and control in decisions that affect them, particularly where the individual’s ability to communicate is limited for any reason.

This role will primarily work with unpaid carers, however it could also include working with adults with physical disabilities and sensory impairment, and older people in a variety of settings, including; client homes, hospitals, residential care homes.

A professional, client focused attitude is essential.

We value diversity in our workforce, and we encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Deadline for applications is
9.00am on Monday 5th January 2026. Interviews TBC. For more information, contact us: hrenquiriesctcww.org.uk Important: We are unable to accept CVs for this role.

For an application pack and a detailed information about the role, visit our website at www.ctcww.org.uk/working-for-us For more information, contact us: Email: hrenquiriesctcww.org.uk Tel: [phone] Website: https://ctcww.org.uk/working-for-us/

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