Children's Advocate Maternity Cover

2 weeks ago


Blackpool, United Kingdom Empowerment Charity Lancashire Full time

Empowerment is looking to recruit a passionate individual to work with children and young people who are eligible for children’s advocacy services. You will be part of the Blackpool Advocacy Hub, the single point of access for all commissioned advocacy services in Blackpool.

As part of the role your main responsibilities will be:

- To promote the rights of children and young people (CYP) by providing effective and independent advocacy.
- Confidential support which provides information, representation, support and advocacy to eligible CYP regarding their rights in relation to the council services they are receiving.
- Support CYP to make a representation (including a complaint) if they wish to, and support them through the process.

To be a Children’s Advocate Maternity Cover we are looking for someone who has:

- Experience of working with children and young people.
- A proven ability to develop positive and empowering relationships and to motivate and engage with children and young people.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children procedures.

Empowerment is an innovative charity based in Blackpool, which has made a long term commitment to supporting our local communities and improving lives.

We are committed to empowering the community to have their voices heard and are proud of the fact that we make everyone welcome no matter who you are or your background.

Our Values of Kindness, Justice, Equality and Human underpin everything we do and it is our hope that you personally experience all of these values if you choose to join our wonderful team.

Interviews for this vacancy will take place on Wednesday 1st March and Thursday 2nd March 2023

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: £22,260.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location



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