Vulnerable Adult Services Director

6 days ago


Luton, Luton, United Kingdom This is an IT support group Full time

Are you passionate about advocating for vulnerable individuals? Join Community Connex, a pioneering organization, as a Vulnerable Adult Services Director. Our mission is to support adults, young people, and children with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and other disadvantages.

In this leadership role, you will oversee our advocacy services within the Families First for Children Pathfinder Programme. This involves providing critical support to parents, ensuring their voices are represented throughout their interaction with social services.

The Role

You will deliver advocacy services for parents and vulnerable adults, support the Service Manager with overall service delivery, and mentor team members to maintain high standards of advocacy practice. You'll be instrumental in raising awareness about advocacy services across Luton, actively engaging with local authorities, and working closely with various health and social care professionals to enhance support for parents and vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

  1. Lead the Families First for Children Pathfinder Programme advocacy project and deliver parental advocacy services.
  2. Mentor, coach, and support the professional development of advocacy team members.
  3. Support clients in self-advocacy efforts, providing representation when needed, and assisting with statutory meetings.
  4. Monitor legislative changes related to child and adult welfare and advocate for policy updates as needed.

Requirements

  1. Experience in advocacy services, ideally with parents and vulnerable individuals.
  2. Strong leadership skills, with experience in coaching, mentoring, and managing team performance.
  3. Familiarity with local authority processes and advocacy for client rights, including complaints and support services.

What We Offer

  1. A salary of around £42,000 - £55,000 per annum.
  2. Hybrid working arrangements with equipment provided.
  3. Mileage expenses for travel.
  4. Pension contribution up to 5%.
  5. 23 days of annual leave + bank holidays (increases after 2 years of service).
  6. Health cash plan.
  7. Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  8. Wellbeing Hub.
  9. Blue light Card.
  10. Cycle to work scheme.
  11. Death in service insurance.


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