Service Co-Ordinator

Partners in Advocacy; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Service Co-ordinator to join their supportive Highland Carers Advocacy team. In this role, you will supervise a small team of Advocacy Workers and provide vital one-to-one advocacy to unpaid carers across the Highlands. Your work will empower these individuals, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are protected. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of carers while working within a welcoming and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about advocacy and supporting diverse communities, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in advocacy or support roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team of Advocacy Workers.
• Provide one-to-one independent advocacy to unpaid carers.

Job description

This post is a fixed-term, 24-hour per week contract until 30th September 2026 (with the likelihood of continued funding).

Partners in Advocacy has established itself as one of Scotland's leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional services since 1998.

We are excited to offer a wonderful opportunity within our supportive and welcoming Highland Carers Advocacy team. As a Service Co-ordinator, you will supervise a small team of Advocacy Workers and provide one-to-one independent advocacy to unpaid carers across the Highlands. Your role will ensure that unpaid carers’ voices and wishes are heard, enabling them to make informed choices, protect their rights, and have a meaningful impact on decisions affecting their lives.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. If your skills, experience, and expertise align with the criteria outlined in the person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please complete the application form, providing examples of how your knowledge and experience meet each aspect of the person specification.

Partners in Advocacy is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment.

Application Notes

Due to the requirement to travel to meetings with unpaid carers across the Highland Council area, the successful candidate must reside within a 25-mile radius of Inverness.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 30th May 2025.

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