Advocacy Team Leader

1-1 Advocacy Team Leader

Brighton and Hove Speak Out is an innovative advocacy charity. We support people with learning disabilities to have a voice and choice and control over their lives by providing a range of advocacy services and community projects.

About the role

This is an opportunity to join our charity in the role of 1-1 Advocacy Team leader.

You will be responsible for leading our 1-1 advocacy team, supporting a small team of advocates to deliver a range of advocacy to adults and young people with learning disabilities.

You will oversee delivery of casework, referral management and monitoring, ensuring Speak Out advocates provide high quality support within a framework of good advocacy practice.

You will also hold a case load supporting people across the service 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.

Our 1-1 advocacy service is tailored to meet individual needs, offering the following support:

Community issue advocacy - advocacy cases cover a range of issues, including accessing social care and health services, housing issues, wellbeing and relationships.

Specialist advocacy support for parents with learning disabilities going through child protection proceedings and for young people with learning disabilities in transition to adulthood.

Statutory advocacy advocacy case work under the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act (RPPR)

Drop-in advocacy service - immediate, short term 1-1 advocacy is available during weekly drop-in sessions at our central base in Brighton

For more information about Speak Out and the services we offer please visit our website

Professional Development

You will have plenty of opportunities to develop in your role, through ongoing training opportunities, support and supervision. As Team leader you are expected to hold the Level 4 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with specialisms in suitable for the role undertaken.

Benefits to you

Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance.

Holiday entitlement of 30 days, plus bank holidays

Flexible hybrid working

3% employer pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support package)

Committed to training and learning opportunities for continuous development

A strong sense of purpose knowing your work makes a real impact

Equality and Diversity

Speak Out is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes, values and celebrates diversity. We encourage applications from all parts of the community and treat all on a basis of equality. We support all staff to meet their potential in their role.