Vacancy at Advocacy Matters Wales

Vacancy for an Independent Advocate

Job title: Independent Advocate

Salary: £24,945 - £28,604

Hours: 37 hours a week

Closing date for applications: 5pm Thurs 25th Nov 2021

Interviews: Thurs 2nd Dec 2021

Benefits:

6% pension contribution on top of annual salary

Competitive pay scale including annual salary increments

25 days paid annual leave per year (not including bank holidays)

Additional annual leave for long service

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in providing essential advocacy services in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to provide one to one independent advocacy support for adults with a learning disability and/or Autism spectrum conditions.

No two days are ever the same in this role; you will need to be able to think creatively to help people to solve their problems, overcome their challenges and successfully achieve their goals.

Our advocacy services provide support for people to make their own decisions on a wide range of issues,

including:

Issues with appropriate care or support services

moving house or problems with accommodation,

concerns regarding money or welfare benefits,

access to employment, education or other activities

safeguarding issues

You will need the ability to

·       engage effectively with people who have communication issues.

·       research/obtain relevant information regarding a person’s issue.

·       provide accessible information for people using the service, according to their individual requirements.

·       engage effectively with professionals from outside agencies, service user’s families and other people in contact with Advocacy Matters Wales

·       respect a person’s right to make their own decisions.

·       adopt a calm and positive approach in challenging situations.

·       demonstrate self-motivation and the use of your own initiative.

·       be highly organised and have strong time management skills.

If you like a rewarding challenge and want to use your skills and experience to make a real positive difference in people’s lives, then please apply today!

To apply for the post, please download a job pack using this link

www.advocacymatterswales.co.uk/job-pack

If you require further information or assistance, please email

info@advocacymatterswales.co.uk

Posts are subject to reference checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check.

Advocacy Matters Wales is a charity based in South Wales that has provided advocacy services since 1989.

Over the years the charity has developed an effective, high-quality model of independent advocacy to ensure that the most vulnerable members of our local communities have the same rights and opportunities as their fellow citizens.

We were the first organisation in Wales to attain the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark (QPM) and continue to hold this prestigious award from the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi).

Advocacy Matters (Wales) is committed to becoming an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Registered Charity No. 1055211