Peripatetic Advocate for Vulnerable Adults

17 hours ago

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom POhWER Full time
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We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Secure & Complex Services Advocate to join our team at POhWER. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable adults with profound and multiple needs.

As a Secure & Complex Services Advocate, you will be responsible for providing advocacy, information, and advice to individuals who require support. You will work closely with clients and professionals to understand their needs and concerns, and provide persuasive verbal and written representations to ensure their voices are heard.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide advocacy, information, and advice to vulnerable adults with profound and multiple needs.
  • Work closely with clients and professionals to understand their needs and concerns.
  • Provide persuasive verbal and written representations to ensure clients' voices are heard.
  • Support clients in making informed decisions about their care and support.
  • Work in partnership with other agencies to ensure clients receive the support they need.

Requirements:

  • Outstanding communication skills with a strong passion for supporting vulnerable people.
  • Experience working with vulnerable adults, especially those affected by significant health and social care issues.
  • Ability to handle highly sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.
  • Proven track record in advocacy, information, and advice roles, ideally in health, social care, or voluntary settings.
  • Residence within commutable distance of Stevenage, with a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Benefits:

  • Full-time Salary: £23,292.00 per annum, depending on experience.
  • 25 days pro-rata annual leave.
  • Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan Cover.
  • Death in service benefit.
  • Option to buy up to 5 additional days pro-rata annual leave.
  • Discretionary shut down days at Christmas.
  • 1 Community Leave Day per annum.
  • Bike to work scheme.

About POhWER

POhWER is a leading advocacy and support provider dedicated to empowering vulnerable individuals to voice their needs and concerns. Our mission is to ensure that everyone receives the help they deserve and their rights are upheld. By joining us, you become part of a committed team known for its integrity and excellence.

", "requirements": "Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Outstanding communication skills with a strong passion for supporting vulnerable people.
  • Experience working with vulnerable adults, especially those affected by significant health and social care issues.
  • Ability to handle highly sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.
  • Proven track record in advocacy, information, and advice roles, ideally in health, social care, or voluntary settings.
  • Residence within commutable distance of Stevenage, with a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

", "benefits": "Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

  • Full-time Salary: £23,292.00 per annum, depending on experience.
  • 25 days pro-rata annual leave.
  • Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan Cover.
  • Death in service benefit.
  • Option to buy up to 5 additional days pro-rata annual leave.
  • Discretionary shut down days at Christmas.
  • 1 Community Leave Day per annum.
  • Bike to work scheme.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment.

", "location": "Peripatetic, travel across Stevenage and the surrounding area to cover annual leave and sick cover."}

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