Length of contract: Permanent – subject to continuation of funding
Based at: St Helens/ Remote
Hours: 37 hours
Responsible to: Service Delivery Director
Responsible for: Team of Independent Advocates
Our Mission
We help people to achieve the outcomes that matter to them in their lives, by providing high quality advocacy.
Purpose of role
The post holder will support the Services Director to coordinate an independent advocacy service that meets national advocacy standards and good practice. Carrying a client caseload, the post holder will deliver advocacy in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 2007, and Care Act 2014 guidelines. They will lead, supervise, and monitor the performance of the Advocate team, and contribute towards the development of team members and future service delivery.
Application Process
Please send a copy of your Privacy Policy, Equal Opportunity Monitoring & Application Forms to HR@advocacyfocus.org.uk to be considered for this role. Alternatively, you can post this to us at Advocacy Focus, First Floor, The Old Tannery, Eastgate, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6PW.
Important Notes
This vacancy will close on Friday 22nd December 2023. Therefore, it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore, only persons who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application will be short-listed.
Advocacy Focus is committed to fighting racism and other forms of oppression and discrimination. We want to be a great employer for all our staff, regardless of their background or characteristics. We particularly encourage applications from men, members of the LGBTQ+ community, those living with a physical or mental disability, and those from an ethnic minority background.
Reasonable Adjustments
Support is available to candidates with disabilities when applying for vacancies. For more information on reasonable adjustments please contact our Recruitment Team.
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