Job Description

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team in Cheshire West and Chester. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential.About usVoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UKxe2x80x99s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.Wexe2x80x99ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.About youDesirably you will have some experience of working as an Advocate, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young personxe2x80x99s services, or advice and guidance.How will you make a difference?You will be responsible for ensuring the individualxe2x80x99s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. Youxe2x80x99ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain peoplexe2x80x99s options and rights to them. Youxe2x80x99ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.Professional Development?You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.Benefits28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 yearsxe2x80x99 service5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contributionSalary sacrifices pension schemeSeparate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary)Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc24/7 Employee Assistance programmeAccess to remote counselling servicePaid Disability LeavePaid compassionate LeaveHome Working AllowanceSupport with continuous professional developmentAccess to Clifton Strengths Coaching for developmentPersonal Development PlansHow are staff supported to work remotely?VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community.When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach.Equality and DiversityVoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact for further options.How to applyTo apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.Important Dates:Closing date for applications; Midnight, 30 April 2025Donxe2x80x99t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?Please call Emma Blackwood, Team Leader, on 07710098911EmailWe look forward to hearing from you.NB: If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

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