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£15 per hour
Closing Date: Tuesday, 20 August, 2024 - 18:15
Contract Type: Temporary/Contract
Hours: Part Time (Minimum 5 hours per week)
Location: Bristol
Initial 12 months contract (subject to satisfactory trial period), with a view to renewal.
Details of Role:
I am a Disabled Woman in my 50's living in Central Bristol. I am looking for a highly competent and experienced individual to support and advocate for me in navigating significant housing and health issues, as well as providing support with day-to-day life and household administration as needed.
The ideal candidate will possess a highly professional and organised approach, drawing on extensive experience and skills to find creative solutions informed by up-to-date knowledge and policy awareness in housing, health, disability, and welfare. This role involves providing advocacy and practical support to achieve desired outcomes.
Proactive, dynamic, and resourceful, while also remaining methodical, patient, and calm. Excellent communication skills are essential for liaising competently and effectively with all relevant organisations, agencies, departments, and individuals in both statutory and private sectors, acting confidently on my behalf as a link person and advocate.
A good understanding of multi-agency partnership structures, service providers, and local authority/government departments will facilitate effectiveness in relevant areas of advocacy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing a caseload
* Resourceful research and implementation
* Action planning and strategising
* Troubleshooting and creative problem solving
* Multitasking and prioritising
* Handling all correspondences
* Maintaining a good standard of IT and administrative skills
A demonstrable background working with disability and long-term health issues is essential. I have fluctuating capabilities due to my health and disability, which significantly impact my cognitive and physical health. I am looking for someone who is aware and experienced in working sensitively and pragmatically around this, encouraging me to pace and manage my resources while ensuring all projects and tasks are completed,
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