Advocate Full time or part time hours available 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? 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 we’re looking for: IAQ qualified (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 and 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 we offer: Salary of £22,010.50 per annum for a 37 hour week or part-time equivalent 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: We are looking for people who can work up to 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