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Due to a specific element of this role, a minimum of level 6 British Sign Language is required.
Job Vacancy Independent Advocate (Part-Time)
Location: Home-based with travel across Birmingham and the surrounding area
About Our Client
Our client is a dedicated organization committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. They provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. The team listens, explores options, and takes action to meet clients' best interests.
Role Overview: Independent Advocate
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Independent Advocate to join our clients Birmingham team. This role covers statutory and non-statutory advocacy services, including Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, and Care Act Advocacy. The role will be home-based, with travel across Birmingham and support for Deaf Mental Health secure hospital wards in the area.
As an Independent Advocate, you will provide essential support to vulnerable adults facing significant health and social care challenges. The role involves delivering persuasive verbal and written representations on behalf of clients, collaborating with public and voluntary organizations, and taking actions to address client issues. This role requires flexibility, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidence. A full induction and training will be provided, including the opportunity to gain the IAP (Independent Advocacy Qualification).
Hours of Work: Part-time: 22.2 hours, 3 days per week (Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm)
Location: Home-based with travel across Birmingham and the surrounding area. Applicants must live within the area, have a full drivers license, and access to their own transport. Expenses are paid within the Birmingham area.
Salary: £13,852.80 - £13,975.20 per annum (Full-time equivalent £23,088.00 - £23,292.00), depending on experience + Benefits!
25 days annual leave (pro rata), with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
Contract: 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
- Minimum of Level 6 British Sign Language (Essential for the role)
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
Independent Advocate Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays (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-enrollment Pension plan
- Death in service cover
- Bike to work scheme
Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do
At POhWER, our client is committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. They provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. The team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet their clients' best interests.
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Closing Date: 9am, Friday 10th January 2025. Please note our client reserves the right to close the advert early.
Interview Date: TBC
For an informal discussion, please contact 0300 456 2370 and ask for a call back from the recruiting manager.
A DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. They are a member of the Positive About Disability scheme, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
