Independent Advocacy Professional

1 week ago

Ilford, Greater London, United Kingdom Barnardos Full time

Barnardo's is committed to promoting, protecting and enabling children's rights. Our Hear 4u Advocacy Service works to ensure children and young people understand their rights, supports them to have their views heard within decision making processes and assists them to raise their concerns.

In this key role, you will provide an independent advocacy service for children and young people from priority groups. Your role will be assisting children and young people to express their thoughts and views, ensuring that they can participate in the processes that affect their lives. You will also contribute to service development and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide independent advocacy services to children and young people from priority groups
  • Assist children and young people to express their thoughts and views
  • Contribute to service development and evaluation

Requirements:

  • Experience of working directly with children, young people and families in a paid or voluntary setting
  • Sound understanding of child protection issues
  • Current driving license and access to a car for business purposes

Benefits:

  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
  • The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
  • Service related sick pay from day 1
  • Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's

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