Care Act Advocate
Are you compassionate, organised, and looking to make a real difference in people s lives? Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge? If so, why not apply!
What does the job involve?
* Travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes around Sutton/Croydon/Surrey
* Supporting people to speak up, helping them to understand information, ensure their wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs and values are considered
* Check and challenge Local Authorities and/or professionals as appropriate to ensure they are acting in the best interest of the client
* Compassionate communication: You ll engage with people from all walks of life from care home residents to staff to social services ensuring that the client s voice is heard
* Promote empowerment
* Raise safeguarding concerns
* Work in accordance with relevant legislation such as Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Care Act, DoLS and Human Rights Act
* Monitoring and reporting: Following a checklist, you will write and submit detailed reports to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) team
What our client is looking for:
* IAQ qualified (care act, including any specialist unit) or be willing to study for and obtain within 12 months of commencing employment
* Previous experience of working as an advocate/working with a diverse range of vulnerable people
* Kindness, compassion, good communication skills & the ability to connect with others
* Ability to communicate clearly in writing, verbally and nonverbally, using a range of communication tools and methods
* IT skills a working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, databases and other relevant technology
* Strong organisational skills
* A valid driver s license and car as this role involves travel to clients
What's on offer:
* Salary of £24,992.76 per annum for a 37 hour week
* Development opportunities including funded training and career development
* Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution
* 24/7 Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Free eye care vouchers
* Flexible working
* On-the-job training and shadowing opportunities
* The chance to make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals
Hours and Location
* Our client is looking for people who can work 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
* The candidate will need to work flexibly in the specified locations as required, based from our Sutton/Croydon office, mainly covering those areas, but not limited to that area.