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Independent Advocate

4 weeks ago

Walsall, United Kingdom POHWER (Registered Charity) Full time

**Independent Advocate (Part-time)**

**Home Based**:with travel around Walsall and West Midlands

**Job reference**: 190

**Contract type**:Permanent

**Part time**:29.6 hours working flexibly between Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

**Salary**:£21,715.00 to £23,292.00 per annum pro rata _(dependent on experience)_

**Benefits**:

- 25 days pro rata annual leave
- Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan Cover
- Death in service benefit
- Option to buy up to 5 days pro rata annual leave
- Discretionary shut down days at Christmas
- 1 Community Leave Day per annum
- Bike to work scheme

We have an exciting vacancy for a part-time Independent Advocate to join our West Midlands team working on our Walsall Advocacy contract.

Have you ever supported a family member or friend at a difficult meeting? Have you helped them to be listened to or have their voice heard? If you have challenged decisions made about them then you have been an advocate

We need people who are good communicators with a passion for supporting vulnerable people to have a voice. It would be great if you have worked in advocacy, information and advice or similar role before, in a health, social care or voluntary setting.

Ideally you will have experience working with and supporting vulnerable adults often with profound and multiple needs, who are affected by significant health and social care issues, who find it difficult to speak up for themselves; and experience providing persuasive verbal and written representations.

You will need to have a flexible attitude and must be comfortable handling highly sensitive information whilst able to work well independently and confidently on behalf of others. Strong communication skills and time management skills will be required and you will need to be computer literate.

Because of the nature and location of the role, applicants must live within the area; **have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport**. Travel expenses will only be paid once in the West Midlands area border.

**How to apply**

**Closing date: 12th January 2023**

**Interviews: w/c 16th January 2023**

**For an informal discussion please contact 0300 456 2370 and ask for a call back from Kathryn Gough, Community Manager.**

**A DBS check will be required for this post.**

POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a member of the Positive about Disability scheme and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £21,715.00-£23,292.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellness programme
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

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