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.

**Location**: Empowerment Base

**Reports To**:Blackpool Advocacy Hub Manager

**Hours of Work**: 37 hours per week (to be worked flexibly)

**Salary**: £22,260 per annum

**Holiday Entitlement**:29 days per year (plus bank holidays)

**Pension**: Auto Enrolment into to the workplace pension scheme (Smart Pension)

**Interviews will be held on**: Tuesday 20th June and Wednesday 21st June 2023

**Salary**: £22,260.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Life insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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