Hours: 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum depending on experience and level of qualification. Rising to £27,500 per annum once you have completed your Level 4 Advocacy qualification. (paid for by CASBA). About us CASBA is an advocacy charity in the south Birmingham area. We make sure the voices of people with disabilities are heard and their rights are recognised. We empower people with disabilities to speak up for themselves or advocate on their behalf when needed. Our values are: Respect – CASBA shows care and concern to all people. We will not tell you what to do. You can say what you think and make your own choices. We work together – CASBA makes changes happen by listening to and working with our citizens. When we work with others, all our voices are stronger. Accessible – we understand that everyone is different. We work with people in ways and in places that are safe and easy for them. Job purpose In line with our values of accessibility, respect and working together you will work very closely with CASBA’s Senior Advocate to support and develop your team of Advocates and manage your own caseload and projects. Every week you and your team will deliver one to one, group, peer and you will support self-advocacy activities and aims. This role will provide non-statutory advocacy to listen and support citizens to work towards the outcomes they want, make their own decisions, and take control of their own lives. Advocates at CASBA ensure people with learning disabilities are heard, secure their rights and entitlements and take an active role in our communities as leaders. You will support and develop a small team of Independent Advocates and advocacy support workers providing crisis, health, financial, social care advocacy. You will manage your own case load and be the Deputy Safeguarding Lead. Additionally, you will support citizens to access self-advocacy, peer, and group advocacy as well as training, workshops, groups and activities and work with colleagues across the charity to do the same. You will be an advocate and Ambassador for CASBA. Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all ethnicities and backgrounds, including people with disabilities. We are dedicated to creating a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve. If you are disabled, have the skills, and or the experience to do the job, then we would love to meet you for an interview. To Apply Please read the attached job pack for full details and click apply now to submit your CV and covering letter.