Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable adults? Are you an experienced advocate looking to take on a supervisory role? Fancy joining a dynamic team with a forward-thinking organisation? Join Our Team as a Supervising Advocate in Nottingham.
As a Supervising Advocate, the role will be split between working as a Supervising advocate and an independent advocate. Your duties will include, supporting a reduced caseload of clients yourself to oversee and support our dedicated advocacy team. Working alongside another Supervising Advocate to support the team you will conduct bi-monthly supervisions, review case recordings in accordance with contract requirements, and ensure advocates adhere to safety and security protocols. Your responsibilities will also include preparing detailed reports, handling highly sensitive information, and confidently representing clients. You'll need exceptional communication and time-management skills, as well as a flexible attitude.
Hours of Work: 37 hours (18.5 Hours: Supervising Advocate/ 18.5 Hours Independent Advocate), 5 days per week, between Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
(This opportunity to work in our Nottinghamshire team is for an Advocate to join us full time to provide a split role of 0.5 Independent Advocate and 0.5 Supervising Advocate, we would be looking for an experienced advocate to carry out this role.)
Location: Home based with travel around Nottingham and the surrounding area. (Applicants must live within the area; have a full driver's licence and access to their own transport)
Salary: The two halves of the role carry slightly different responsibilities and are therefore paid at different rates of pay, details of the salary are:
Salary for Part time Supervising advocacy: �12,527.00 - �14,737.50 per annum depending on experience.
Salary for Part time independent advocacy: �11,544.00 - �11,646.00 per annum depending on experience.
Contract Type: Permanent
Supervising Advocate Requirements:
* Demonstrable experience in supporting advocates.
* Knowledge and experience of Advocacy services and delivery of Advocacy.
* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to handle highly sensitive information and work independently.
* Strong computer literacy and report-writing skills.
Independent Advocate Requirements:
* Strong communication and time management skills to successfully work remotely.
* Excellent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn software packages such as client management databases.
* Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of records and reporting to meet tight deadlines.
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 leading advocacy charity dedicated to empowering people across diverse communities. We deliver high-quality advocacy services through experienced advocates who support clients to express their views, secure their rights, and make informe
