Senior Advocate

Senior Advocate

Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum depending on experience and level of qualification.

Place of work: Our clients accessible offices in Selly Oak. With the agreement of your line manager, you will use the office, home, and other suitable places to work from while ensuring you appropriately meet and engage with citizens and other relevant organisations.

About the organisation

They are an advocacy charity in the south Birmingham area. They make sure the voices of people with disabilities are heard and their rights are recognised. They empower people with disabilities to speak up for themselves or advocate on their behalf when needed.

Their values are:

Respect - They show care and concern to all people. They will not tell you what to do. You can say what you think and make your own choices.

They work together -They make changes happen by listening to and working with their citizens. When they work with others, all our voices are stronger.

Accessible - They understand that everyone is different. They work with people in ways and in places that are safe and easy for them.

What they are looking for

They are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Advocate to join their team and support the delivery of high-quality advocacy services. You will play a pivotal role in empowering adults with learning disabilities to speak up for themselves, express their views, make their choices, and be valued as citizens.

This role will provide non-statutory advocacy to support citizens to work towards the outcomes they want, make their own decisions, and take control of their own lives.

You will support and develop a small team of Independent Advocates providing crisis, health, financial, social care advocacy. You will manage your own case load and be the Deputy Safeguarding Lead. Additionally, you will support citizens to access self-advocacy, peer, and group advocacy as well as training, workshops, groups and activities and work with colleagues across the charity to do the same.

About the person

You will have:

• Previous experience of working as an Advocate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Previous experience of line managing staff is desirable.
• Ability to adapt your communication depending on the needs of the audience.
• High degree of computer literacy, with experience of using Microsoft Office packages and CRM, Charity Log preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people.
• Passionate about the mission and vision of the charity.

This role will require an Enhanced DBS check.

What they offer

They offer hybrid and flexible working, including the opportunity to work compressed hours and if required term-time only options. They also offer a generous holiday allowance which increases with service, and pension contributions.

Equal Opportunities

They are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all ethnicities and backgrounds, including people with disabilities.

They are dedicated to creating a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities they serve. If you are disabled, have the skills, and or the experience to do the job, then they would love to meet you for an interview.

You may also have experience in the following roles: Independent Advocate, Advocacy Officer, Advocacy Manager, Mental Health Advocate, Social Care Advocate, Citizen Advocate, Caseworker, Support Worker, Community Engagement Officer, Welfare Rights Officer, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Disability Support Worker, or similar positions, etc.

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