This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Are you looking for a job where you will be supported to gain skills and qualifications?
Searching for a role where your qualities and expertise will make a real difference to people’s lives?
Hoping for a varied, interesting workload as part of a friendly, supportive team?
If so, then read on!
A bit about us
We are an independent, Human Rights based charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy, advocacy-related and Healthwatch services who make sure people are heard when it matters most.
For more information about advocacy and what we do, please go to our website: www.theadvocacypeople.org.uk where you will also find information about our attractive benefits package on the Jobs Vacancies page.
We are looking to recruit a permanent multi skilled advocate to join our busy Cornwall multi- disciplinary team, working up to 37 hours (full time) per week, minimum of 22.5 hours, starting salary £23,314 per annum pro rata.
About the role
In this exciting role you will primarily be concerned with supporting clients under the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, NHS Health Complaints, Community and Parents with Children going through the Child Protection process in your locality.
To find out more about the role, please take a look at the Job description attached to the advert on our website: Search Vacancies (current-vacancies.com)
What we need from you
We are looking for someone with the creativity and enthusiasm to support people in difficult circumstances, ideally with experience in a health or social care. If you haven’t got advocacy qualifications it’s not a problem, we can offer training. You’ll be mainly working from home but will also need to engage with your colleagues and external people.
As this role is home based with regular travel, mainly but not exclusively in Mid/East Cornwall, you must have access to both a stable home broadband service and your own transport as well as flexibility with working hours. We also need you to live in Cornwall.
What happens next
If we sound like an organisation you would like to work for, click on this link:
https://www.theadvocacypeople.org.uk/job-vacancies for further information and to start your application, if not already there, in which case, apply today!
All invited applicants to interview will need to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK. New employee start dates will only be confirmed once relevant checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, and 2 satisfactory references have been received.
Closing Date: 9am 3rd May 2024
Interview Dates: 10th & 13th May 2024
Interview venue: To be held on Microsoft Teams
If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Noeleen McNally at: Noeleen.mcnally@theadvocacypeople.org.uk or Sarah Deason at: sarah.deason@theadvocacypeople.org.uk
The Company
As one of the UK's foremost providers of advocacy and Healthwatch services, The Advocacy People’s core values are all about people’s voices: empowering people to speak up; amplifying service user voices; enabling people to take part in, and influence, decision-making about health and social care; and providing information which helps people make informed decisions. As an independent charity grounded in Human Rights principles, we're on a mission to make sure that when it truly matters, everyone's voice counts. Together, we support those who often feel sidelined, helping them shape decisions that affect their lives and communities.
Come and be a part of our welcoming community, where your voice matters and your contributions make a real difference.
EDI
By embracing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, we can build a stronger, more resilient organisation and work together to create a more just and equitable society. We invite all members of our community to join us in this important journey toward positive change.
Registered charity no.: 1080679.
NB: The Advocacy People reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if it believes sufficient applications are received to make an appointment.
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