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 BwD Advocacy team have a vacancy for a part time Multi Specialist Advocate who will benefit from joining a busy and dynamic team, based from home, hybrid working between home and the community of BwD
The successful applicant will be part of 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 a caseload of clients, to help them understand their rights, express their views and wishes and help ensure their voice is heard
- 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, if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply for this role, please contact [email protected].
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (formally CRB)
Registered Charity Number: 1128809
Key words; Advocacy; Team Leader, Multi Specialist Advocate; IMCA; IMHA; Care Act; Independent; Independent Mental Capacity Advocate; Paralegal; Support worker; Social Worker; Advocate; Mental Health; charity; third sector
