Are you looking for a job where you will be supported to gain skills and qualifications?

Searching for a role where your qualities and expertise will make a real difference to people’s lives?

Hoping for a varied, interesting workload as part of a friendly, supportive team?

If so, then read on!

A bit about us

We 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. 

For more information about advocacy and what we do, please go to our website: www.theadvocacypeople.org.uk where you will also find information about our attractive benefits package on the Jobs Vacancies page.

We are looking to recruit an advocate to join our busy Wessex multi- disciplinary team, working 37 hours per week, starting salary £21076 per annum, we will also consider applicants looking for job share/part time hours. We are also looking for people who enjoy the flexibility of sessional work and are able to pick up cases on a more ad-hoc basis.

About the role

In this exciting role you will primarily be concerned with supporting clients under the Mental Capacity Act and people who wish to make an NHS Complaint.  

we need from you

We are looking for someone with the creativity and enthusiasm to support  people in difficult circumstances, ideally with experience in a health or social care. If you haven’t got advocacy qualifications, we can offer training. You’ll be mainly working from home but will also need to engage with your colleagues and external people.