Advocate

Advocate
After a strong period of growth and additional funding, we now have an opportunity for an experienced Advocate to join team!
You will focus on carrying regular outreach across Leeds, along with working with local partners, services and third sector projects to find Gypsies and Travellers in the Leeds area. Outreach will cover roadside camps, private yards and people in homes.
This role and project represent the first step in working with Gypsies and Travellers in Leeds.
Position:
Advocate
Location:
Leeds/hybrid (work will include delivering outreach across Leeds)
Hours:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary:
£24,829 per annum pro rata
Contract:
initial 12-month contract with possibility to extend subject to funding
Benefits:
The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and free parking.
Closing Date:
17th May 2024
The Role
You will be working holistically to support the community with a wide range of needs having a focus on members with complex needs and with families who require educational support. You will be helping members to develop the necessary skills to self-advocate through providing information, signposting and support.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Advocacy - to provide members with daily ...