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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