Self-Employed Advocate

The Vacancy

We are recruiting self-employed advocates to provide independent and confidential advocacy on behalf of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] to children, young people and adults in a variety of settings such as children’s homes, schools, secure units etc.

Your role will enable them to ensure their voices are heard within decision-making processes that affect their lives. You will do this by listening to what they want and by informing them of their rights to get their wishes and feeling heard.

To be considered you must have significant experience of direct work with children, young people or adults in a related setting.

Please note: We ask all applicants to complete the application form in full. CVs are supplementary and will not be used for scoring.

NB: As part of the recruitment process, all candidates who have been successfully interviewed and completed our safer recruitment process will be required to attend and complete accredited Advocacy training. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] provides this training at a significantly reduced rate for self-employed advocates.

You will also be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance including Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] operates robust safe procedures to ensure protection. Candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

In accordance with UK immigration law, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is required to ensure all prospective candidates have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

As an established leading rights-based charity, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.

We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure they receive the services they need.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Work with us to help change young lives.

Additional Information

• Job reference: CM1550931DorSA
• Documents: SEA Recruitment Pack (3).pdf, SEC Cost Summary.pdf
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