Support Worker - Independent Advocate Walsall
Job description
Home Based: With travel around Walsall and West MidlandsJob reference: 110Contract type: PermanentPart time: 22.2 hours per week, 3 days per week working between Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (To be discussed)Salary: £13,029 - £13,975.20 (Full time equivalent £21,715.00 - £23,292.00) per annum (dependent on experience) +Benefits!Benefits:25 days pro rata annual leaveCash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan CoverDeath in service benefitOption to buy up to 5 days pro rata annual leaveDiscretionary shut down days at Christmas1 Community Leave Day per annumBike to work schemeWe have an exciting vacancy for a part-time Independent Advocate to join our West Midlands team working on our Walsall Advocacy contract.Have you ever supported a family member or friend at a difficult meeting? Have you helped them to be listened to or have their voice heard? If you have challenged decisions made about them then you have been an advocate!We need people who are good communicators with a passion for supporting vulnerable people to have a voice. It would be great if you have worked in advocacy, information and advice or similar role before, in a health, social care or voluntary setting.Ideally you will have experience working with and supporting vulnerable adults often with profound and multiple needs, who are affected by significant health and social care issues, who find it difficult to speak up for themselves; and experience providing persuasive verbal and written representations.The successful candidate will need a good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations to enable them to work in partnership with clients and professionals, gaining an understanding of their issues by listening, exploring options and taking action as directed by them.You will need to have a flexible attitude and must be comfortable handling highly sensitive information whilst able to work well independently and confidently on behalf of others. Strong communication skills and time management skills will be required and you will need to be computer literate.Because of the nature and location of the role, applicants must live within the area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport. Travel expenses will only be paid once in the Walsall border.How to applyWe’re keen to get someone started in this role. If you think this sounds like the ideal job for you, please apply as soon as possible as we may close this job advert early if we receive a high number of applications.Please submit your CV and cover letter (cover letter no longer than 1 side of A4) before the application deadline. In your cover letter please include your reasons for applying for the role, how you meet the person specification criteria, if you hold a current driving licence and have access to your own vehicle and your notice period.Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter.Closing date: 09:00am, Thursday 19th October 2023Interviews: Monday 23rd & Wednesday 25th October 2023Location of Interviews: Remote (via Microsoft Teams or Zoom)We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.For an informal discussion please contact 0300 456 2370 and ask for a call back from Kathryn Gough, Community Manager.A DBS check will be required for this post.POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a member of the Positive about Disability scheme and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.Job Types: Permanent, Part-timeSalary: £21,715.00-£23,292.00 per yearExpected hours: 22.2 per weekBenefits:Casual dressCompany pensionCycle to work schemeFlexitimeFree or subsidised travelHealth & wellbeing programmeLife insurancePaid volunteer timeSick payWork from homeSchedule:Day shiftFlexitimeMonday to FridayNo weekendsWork Location: On the roadReference ID: 110
