Do you have a passion for working with people and ensuring their wishes are heard?
n-compass provides health and social care services across the North of England. We support over 30,000 adults and young people to stay well each year. The purpose of the advocacy role is to make sure that the wishes, views and rights of an individual are taken into account by professionals. The role is very rewarding and offers the opportunity to learn new skills and knowledge everyday, work with great people and help vulnerable people.
This role is available to work on either a part time (minimum of 16 hours per week) or full time basis (37 hours per week). Please note that 16 hours per week is guaranteed, however any additional hours will be on a temporary basis and may cease at any time.
This role sits within our busy and dynamic Cumberland Advocacy team, and benefits from a truly hybrid working environment.
The successful applicant will provide advocacy support to clients, so excellent communication skills are imperative. The successful applicant will be provided with a thorough induction training program and will be able to demonstrate:
Key duties will include:
Please find attached on our website, the full Job Description, Person Specification and benefits package.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
n-compass is an equal opportunities employer.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check (formally CRB)
Registered Charity Number: (phone number removed)
Salary
FTE £27,019 per annum pro rata (+ £650 per annum pro rata, if you have successfully completed the Independent Advocacy Qualification (IAQ))
Hours- 16-37 hours per week
Benefits:
Working for n-compass gives you access to a great range of benefits, take a look at what we offer:
Key words; Advocacy; Cumbria; Cumberland; Advocate; IMHA; Care Act; Independent; Independent Mental Capacity Advocate; Paralegal; Support worker; Social Worker; Advocate; Mental Health; charity; third sector
Closing date- 08-10-2024