Specialist Learning Disabilities and Autism Advocate in Cardiff

4 weeks ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Advocacy Support Cymru Full time

This role is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund

About Us

Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a registered charity with offices in Cardiff and Swansea. We provide Independent Mental Health and Mental Capacity Advocacy Services across most of South Wales, employing 44 employees.

About You

You will have significant experience working with vulnerable adults and/or children, either within health or social care setting, or indirectly, for example as a carer. You will understand and have experience of working effectively in an intra-agency context with Health and Social Care Professionals.

Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided.

About the role

This is a Specialist role to provide support to adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism. The post holder will ensure the person feels empowered, their voices are heard and human rights are protected, in line with the context of Independent Advocacy as set out in the Advocacy Charter and Code of Practice.

Essential Information

This role is based in Cardiff. You must be able to drive and have access to a car during the working week.

The starting salary for this role is £24,725 based on a 37 hour week. This role is for a fixed term contract of 1 year.

This role is full time at 37 hours per week.

All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: 17:00, 30 April 2024.

Interviews will be conducted in English.



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