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Do you have a passion for working with people and ensuring their wishes are heard? 

n-compass provides health and social care services across the North of England. We support over 30,000 adults and young people to stay well each year. The purpose of the advocacy role is to make sure that the wishes, views and rights of an individual are taken into account by professionals. The role is very rewarding and offers the opportunity to learn new skills and knowledge everyday, work with great people and help vulnerable people.

Our Cumbria Advocacy team have a vacancy for a full-time Advocacy Team Leader, who will benefit from joining a busy and dynamic team in a truly hybrid working environment. 

The successful applicant will lead a team, providing advocacy support to clients, so excellent communication skills are imperative. The successful applicant will be provided with a thorough induction training program and will be able to demonstrate:

Sound listening skills
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  The drive to manage a complex workload
  Good IT skills
  The ability to collect and record data accurately

Key duties will include:

Supporting and leading a team of Multi Specialist Advocates 
  Working with professionals and families/carers
  Recording data accurately and in a timely manner
  Managing safeguarding situations in line with policy

Please find attached on our website, the full Job Description, Person Specification and benefits package. 

Successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. 

n-compass is an equal opportunities employer.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (formally CRB)
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Key words; Advocacy; Cumbria; Barrow; Barrow-in-Furness; Ulveston; Multi Specialist Advocate; IMCA; IMHA; Care Act; Independent; Independent Mental Capacity Advocate; Paralegal; Support worker; Social Worker; Advocate; Mental Health; charity; third sector; leadership; management; manager; service manager

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