Independent Advocate job in Newcastle upon Tyne up to 37 hours per week

Independent Advocate

  • Employer - Connected Voice
  • Reference number -
  • Sector - Charity
  • Department - Advocacy Team
  • Location: - Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Salary - £24,242 - £31,930
  • Duration - Permanent
  • Hours - Full/Part-time | up to 37 hours per week
  • Closing date - Monday, 06 January 2025 12:00

Job Description

Join our advocacy team!
This is fantastic opportunity for an Independent Advocate to join a leading charity in the northeast of England. This role will provide you with the chance to offer some solutions to people struggling with healthcare, social care and discrimination in society.

The award-winning advocacy service supports people in vulnerable circumstances to be aware of their rights and available choices; make informed decisions; have their voice heard; participate fully in decisions; and gain the skills to self-advocate where appropriate. We provide a range of services across the region, see website for more information.
Connected Voice Advocacy | Connected Voice

You will manage a case load and provide Independent Advocacy to people with diverse needs and from various backgrounds.

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Independent Advocate to join our team in providing exceptional advocacy services. You will be a courageous and tenacious supporter of others, with a passion for social justice. You will be proactive with excellent communication skills to work sensitively with people with specific needs.

We would welcome applications from candidates new to the role as we offer trainee opportunities.

For more information about the role contact advocacy@connectedvoice.org.uk or ring the office number 0191 235 7013.

Contact information

You can download an application pack from www.connectedvoice.org.uk
(Please note that CVs will not be accepted).

Connected Voice is an equal opportunities employer.

Registered charity: 1125877
Company registration: 6681475

Attachments

Application Form - Advocacy.docx

Connected Voice Ex-Offenders Policy 24_2.pdf

CV Equity Diversity and Inclusion Policy - Nov 23_3.pdf

Employee and Recruitment Data Protection and Privacy Policy - July 2019_42.pdf

Independent_Advocate_- November 2024.pdf

Interview information

Interviews will be held on 16 and 17 January 2025

How to apply

Please see the contact information section above for details about how to apply for this job.

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