Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Are you ready to take on a role that impacts your community? We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Independent Advocates to join our vibrant teams in the Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire areas!
As an Independent Advocate, you will provide crucial support to vulnerable adults facing significant health and social care challenges. Your role involves delivering persuasive verbal and written representations on behalf of clients, collaborating with public and voluntary organisations, and taking directed actions to address client issues. This role demands flexibility, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidently.
Hours of Work:
* Full Time, 37hrs per week,
* Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Location: Home based with extensive travel in and around the regions travel across the Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire area, however work outside of this area may be required. A full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential. Travel expenses are reimbursed including mileage.
This role requires flexibility and travel across Cambridge and Hertfordshire and surrounding areas within the working hours of 9am to 5pm. This is a requirement to meet the demands of the role and service.
Travel Expenses: We pay travel expenses for work related activities.
Independent Advocate Requirements:
* Strong communication and time management skills to successfully work remotely.
* Excellent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn software packages such as client management databases.
* Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of records and reporting to meet tight deadlines.
Desirable:
* Previous experience in advocacy, information and advice, or a similar role within health, social care, or the voluntary sector
* Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable adults
* Working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations
Benefits:
* Competitive salary of �23,088.00 - �23,292.00 per annum.
* 25 days annual leave (pro rata), with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
* Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan Cover.
* Death in service benefit.
* Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas.
* 1 Community Leave Day per annum.
* Bike to work scheme.
Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do
At POhWER, we are committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. We provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. Our team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet our clients' best interests.
We provide a full induction, training and equipment including a laptop and mobile phone. It is a contractual requirement that all advocates hold or are working towards an advocacy qualification. The most recognised qualification is the City and Guilds Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification (IAP) for practising advocates, previously completed City and Guilds Level 3 National Advocacy Qualification (NAQ). If you do not already hold an NAQ certificate or diploma or IAP qualification or equivalent, the expectation will be that you will gain the City and Guilds IAP qualification following successful completion of probation and pre-enrolment process. POhWER will fu
