Sessional (zero hours) Advocates – Homebased with regular travel across local region

Job title:

Sessional (zero hours) Advocates – Homebased with regular travel across local region

Company

The Advocacy People

Job description

Advocacy is a powerful force for change. It allows individuals to have their voices heard and respected when decisions are being made about their health and social care. It raises awareness of people’s rights and entitlements and empowers people to advocate for themselves or speak up for them when they can’t.The Advocacy People are an independent, Human Rights based charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy, advocacy-related and Healthwatch services who make sure people are heard when it matters most.You can find out more about advocacy and what we do on our website .Being an advocate makes a difference, so if you’re hoping for a rewarding, varied, interesting role as part of a friendly, supportive team, read on!We are looking to recruit sessional advocates to join our teams. As a sessional advocate, you will have the flexibility to work around your personal commitments, working on a zero hours basis, starting salary £24,562 per annum, pro rata, hourly rate £ 12.77.The post will primarily focus on Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) DoLs,1.2 DoLs, Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA), and Care Act Advocacy; however, the advocacy role may be extended as teams diversify into other areas of non-statutory advocacy provision.What we need from youPutting people at the heart of what you do, you will work with people from across our communities. How you work will depend on each individual so the ability to communicate in a variety of ways, verbally and non-verbally, with clients and professionals, is key to success.You may or may not have direct experience of this in your own life, or in another role, or have relevant qualifications but this isn’t a problem as you will receive training to work towards the qualification, if required, once in post. We’re looking for people who are creative, flexible and organised, able to balance direct work with people alongside required administrative tasks.We are looking for people across the South of England, particularly in Wiltshire, Berkshire, Sussex and Kent, but other areas will be considered. This role is home-based and may require you to travel locally depending on the service and your location.You must have access to both a stable home broadband service and good mobile signal, and we may need you to have a full driving licence and your own transport, dependent on the advocacy role, as well as flexibility with working hours.What happens nextIf you’d like to know more, the full job description and information about how to apply can be found on our website .Anyone joining our team is subject to The Advocacy People’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment checks. Applicants invited to interview will need to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK and new employee start dates will only be confirmed once other mandatory checks, including the appropriate DBS clearance and 2 satisfactory references, one of which will need to be from your most recent or current employer, have been received.We look forward to hearing from you!Closing Date: 12th May 2025 @ 9amInterview Date: To be confirmedInterview venue: MS TeamsIf you would like to discuss the role further, please email Steve Goodall at: or call 0330 440 9000.The Advocacy People and Healthwatch share core values which are all about people’s voices: empowering people to speak up; amplifying service user voices; enabling people to take part in, and influence, decision-making about health and social care; and providing information which helps people make informed decisions. As an independent charity grounded in Human Rights principles, we take pride in being one of the UK’s foremost providers of advocacy and Healthwatch services. We’re on a mission to make sure that when it truly matters, everyone’s voice counts. Together, we support those who often feel sidelined, helping them shape decisions that affect their lives and communities.Come and be a part of our welcoming community, where your voice matters and your contributions make a real difference.EDI
By embracing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, we can build a stronger, more resilient organisation and work together to create a more just and equitable society. We invite all members of our community to join us in this important journey toward positive change.”Registered charity no.: 1080679.NB: The Advocacy People reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if it believes sufficient applications are received to make an appointment.

Expected salary

£24562 per year

Location

Abbey Wood, South East London

Job date

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:20:44 GMT

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