Senior Advocacy Coordinator job in Newcastle upon Tyne

Senior Advocacy Coordinator

  • Employer - Connected Voice
  • Reference number -
  • Sector - Charity
  • Department - Advocacy Team
  • Location: - Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Salary - £32,631 - £35,020
  • Duration - Permanent
  • Hours - Full/Part-time
  • Closing date - Monday, 06 January 2025 12:00

Job Description

Join our advocacy team!

This is fantastic opportunity for a Senior Advocacy Coordinator 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 assist the Head of Advocacy in the operation and development of the advocacy service, by leading teams of Independent Advocates to meet service objectives and uphold sector quality standards. You will supervise a small team of Independent Advocates, oversee the smooth running of projects and hold a case load delivering Independent Advocacy yourself.

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Senior Advocacy Coordinator to lead our team in providing exceptional advocacy services. You will have a passion for social justice and a proven track record in managing others to deliver impactful results. You will be a courageous and tenacious supporter of others, 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

Senior_Advocacy_Co-ordinator_-_November 2024.pdf

Application Form - Senior Advocacy Coordinator.docx

Connected Voice Ex-Offenders Policy 24_3.pdf

CV Equity Diversity and Inclusion Policy - Nov 23_4.pdf

Employee and Recruitment Data Protection and Privacy Policy - July 2019_43.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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