Advocate

Advocate

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, Bexley and Bromley.
• Supporting people to speak up, helping them to understand information, ensuring 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 our client is looking for

• To be willing to study for an IAQ qualification (including any specialist unit) and be able to 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 our client offers

• A starting salary of £25,012.00 per annum for a 37-hour week or part-time equivalent.
• They will invest up to £2k into your development, 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

• They are looking for people who can work up to 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday).
• The candidate will need to work flexibly in the specified locations as required, based from their Sutton / Croydon office, mainly covering those areas, but not limited to that area.