Advocacy and Support Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Irish Community Care Full time

Job Overview: Irish Community Care is seeking a skilled Advocacy and Support Coordinator to join our team. This role will involve delivering tailored, one-to-one support and case work to individuals in need, with a focus on the Irish and Traveller communities.

About the Role:

  • This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for promoting the welfare and well-being of vulnerable individuals and communities.
  • You will be responsible for providing comprehensive information, advocacy, advice, and support services to our community to meet individual needs and achieve positive outcomes.
  • As part of this role, you will also work closely with other statutory and voluntary agencies to develop and implement care plans that address the presenting needs and risks of service users.
  • We are looking for someone who is highly organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. To provide outreach support to members of the Irish and Traveller communities across Manchester, including accompanying them to appointments and advocating on their behalf where necessary.
  2. To make referrals to relevant organizations and services, both within and outside of Irish Community Care, to ensure that service users receive the best possible level of care and support.
  3. To maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all areas of work, including progress reports and case notes.

Requirements:

  • A strong understanding of the issues affecting the Irish and Traveller communities, particularly in relation to poverty, unemployment, and poor health.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with service users from diverse backgrounds.
  • A high level of emotional intelligence and resilience, with the ability to cope with challenging situations and emotions.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.

Salary: £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience.



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