People's Advocate (Full Training & Professional Qualification Provided)

N-Compass; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Professional development

Training provided

Job summary

N-Compass is recruiting an Advocate to support vulnerable adults across Westmorland & Furness, helping them understand their rights and have their views heard when decisions are made about health, care and future.

No advocacy experience is required; full training and support will be provided, including the City & Guilds Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification, with flexible and hybrid working and strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for vulnerable adults to understand their rights and have their views heard.
• Deliver advocacy services across community and inpatient settings to support decision-making.

Skills

Communication

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification

Job description

People's Advocate (Full Training & Professional Qualification Provided)

Westmorland & Furness Advocacy

Advocacy

Full time

Permanent

Covering Westmorland & Furness

Salary: £26,069 - £26,696 with IAQ pro rata
Plus excellent benefits, flexible and hybrid working opportunities, and professional development.

No advocacy experience? No problem.

Thinking about a career change? Don't be put off if you haven't worked in advocacy before. Full training and support will be provided.

You'll receive specialist training and support to achieve the City & Guilds Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification, a nationally recognised professional accreditation.

Could you help someone find their voice when it matters most?

As an Advocate, you'll support vulnerable adults to understand their rights, express their wishes and have their views heard when decisions are being made about their health, care and future.

Working across community settings and inpatient mental health wards, you'll deliver advocacy services, helping people navigate complex situations and ensuring their voice remains at the centre of decision-making.

The role includes supporting people through services such as IMCA, IMHA and Care Act Advocacy.

We're proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work®, with 88% of colleagues saying n-compass is a great place to work compared to 54% at a typical UK organisation.

We also know feeling welcome matters, which is why 99% of colleagues said they felt welcome when they joined n-compass.

Our commitment to creating a positive workplace has also been recognised through inclusion in the 2026UK's Best Workplaces™ for Women,Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing and Best Workplaces™ for Development.

You'll benefit from:

• Full training and support, even if you're new to advocacy
• A nationally recognised professional qualification
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where possible
• Ongoing learning and development
• Regular supervision and peer support
• Wellbeing and work-life balance support
• The opportunity to change lives every day

Who we're looking for

We're looking for people who are passionate about helping others, can build trusting relationships and want a rewarding career where they can make a genuine difference to people's lives.

Experience in health, social care, housing, mental health, support work, customer service or the voluntary sector is welcomed, but not essential.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Enhanced DBS check required. Applications may close early, so early applications are encouraged.

N-Compass is an equal opportunities employer. If you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.
Registered Charity Number: 1128809
Key words; Advocacy; Westmorland and Furness, Multi Specialist Advocate; IMCA; IMHA; Care Act; dependent; Independent Mental Capacity Advocate; Paralegal; Support worker; Social Worker; Advocate; Mental Health; charity; third sector

£26,069 - 26,696 with IAQ pro rata

Hours

35 hours a week

Working for n-compass gives you access to a great range of benefits, take a look at what we offer:

• 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays with additional days for length of service.
• An extra day off for your birthday!
• Maximum 37-hour week
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution, 3% Employee Pension Contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme - around the clock access via telephone, email and online, this is a free, independent resource to help you balance your work, family and personal life
• Westfield Mosaic Health Plan, which enables you to be reimbursed for a range of treatments including dental, optical, therapy treatments, wellbeing and alternative therapy treatments
• Death in service benefit
• Bereavement Counselling
• Probate Helpline
• Family Friendly Policies
• Monthly Employee Award
• Buying and selling annual leave
• 3 hours off for Christmas shopping
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Dynamic, innovative, fun organisation