Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you thrive in supporting those who need their voices heard? Are you ready to take on a meaningful challenge? We are currently seeking a dynamic and dedicated Secure & Complex Services Advocate to join our vibrant Secure Services advocate team! This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact within our busy Advocacy department.
As a Secure & Complex Services Advocate, you will play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable adults with profound and multiple needs. You will advocate on their behalf, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are upheld. Your tasks will include providing persuasive verbal and written representations, working in partnership with clients and professionals, and representing individuals' needs and preferences. You will handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and work independently with robust time management skills.
Hours of Work: Part-time, 34 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Office based - Priory Hospital Arnold with travel to Priory Hospital Nottingham and Priory Hospital East Midlands. (Applicants must live within the area; have a full driver's licence and access to their own transport )
Salary: �21,216.00 - �21,310.62 (Full time equivalent �23,088.00 - �23,292.00) per annum - dependent on experience
Contract type: Permanent
Secure & Complex Services Advocate Requirements:
Excellent communication and listening skills
Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable adults in health, social care, or voluntary settings
Proven ability to provide persuasive verbal and written representations
Strong time management and computer literacy
Flexibility, with a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + Bank holiday (Rising to 30 days after 5 years' service) with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave + your birthday off as an additional holiday day after 1 years' service
Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional days leave
1 Community Leave Day per annum
Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan which covers Optical/dental/alternative therapy and more!
Auto enrolment Pension plan
Death in service cover
Bike to work scheme
Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do
POhWER is a passionate organisation dedicated to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. Our advocacy work ensures that those who are often unheard have a strong voice in decisions that affect their lives. We pride ourselves on our commitment to equality, integrity, and compassionate support.
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Closing Date: 9AM, Wednesday 3rd January 2025
Interview Date: TBC
For an informal discussion please contact 0300 456 2370 and ask for a call back from the Recruitment Manager
An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.
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