Job Description
About Libra Partnership.
We deliver Statutory and non-statutory advocacy, providing a voice for hundreds of individuals across the UK. Our team of over 20 dedicated Independent Advocates offers high-quality advocacy support due to regular training combined with both lived and professional experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your advocacy skills in a supportive environment.
Role Overview:
As an Independent Advocate (statutory), you will work closely with your team members to ensure delivery of the service to the highest standards within Medway and surrounding areas.
Statutory Advocacy in Medway focuses on representing the views, wishes, and feelings of qualifying individuals under The Mental Health Act, The Care Act, The Mental Capacity Act, and Relevant Persons Representative (RPR), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Care Act Advocacy (CAA), and supporting people with Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) and NHS complaints.
Location:
Working from home with travel across Medway and occasionally Kent for meetings with clients. You will also be based in Medway Hospital for up to 1 day per week. You must live within a reasonable distance of Medway and be willing to travel within the area.
Key Responsibilities:
* To work as part of a team to provide outcome-focused, issue-based, person-directed independent advocacy, in line with the relevant legislation for the advocacy discipline, regulations, codes of practice, and internal policy & procedures.
* To effectively manage your own caseload of clients and prioritise work accordingly including visits, report writing, and professional meetings.
* To liaise, communicate, and negotiate effectively with a wide range of people and organisations and professionals.
* To identify risks in delivering the service and ensure compliance with risk management procedures.
* To understand the relevant legislation and all organisational procedures in relation to safeguarding, including the need for timely and accurate reporting.
* To prioritise all work to meet the needs of clients and decision-makers.
* To understand individual responsibility for organisational and personal health and safety.
* To always act on behalf of the client, following their instruction where applicable, acting as directed by them, and representing their wishes or choices.
* To promote the rights, equality, diversity, and needs of all by ensuring they are respected and valued as individuals.
* Promote self-advocacy as a strategy to build confidence and independence.
* Ensure accurate recording and reporting of all data.
* A commitment to training and continual personal development.
The Skills and Qualities We Hope You Have:
* An understanding of the health and social care sector, and relevant legislation as it applies to the role.
* Independent Advocacy Qualification L4 or a willingness to work towards.
* Relevant experience delivering advocacy.
* Organized and motivated with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
* Own car or confident with public transport, and a willingness to travel for work (Medway and Kent).
* Comfortable working from home/remotely and managing your own schedule.
* Interested in personal and professional development.
* Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
* An understanding of the purpose and principles of Independent Advocacy.
What We Offer:
* Regular working hours - Monday to Friday 9-5.
* Remote working with travel to see clients.
* Competitive pay plus workplace pension.
* A generous Annual Leave Policy - 28 days' paid holiday per holiday year + Bank Holidays.
* A work phone and laptop with IT support.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Support from our amazing team.
Salary: Competitive pay plus workplace pension. Estimated salary range is £35,000 - £45,000 per annum.