Culturally Appropriate Independent Advocate

Are You Passionate About Equality and Advocacy? Ready to Empower Others? Want to Drive Change in Your Community? Our client are thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for a dedicated Independent Advocate to join their vibrant team in the bustling heart of Birmingham.

As an Independent Advocate, you will dive into the heart of the community, actively supporting individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds in secure mental health hospitals and community settings across Birmingham. This vital role involves providing advocacy at discharge meetings, participating in drop-ins, and offering tailored support that respects cultural backgrounds. Your work will empower vulnerable adults, helping them navigate and access necessary mental health care and treatment, advocating for their needs and ensuring their voices are heard and acted upon.

Hours of Work: Full-Time: 37 hours, working between Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Location: Home based with travel around the Birmingham area.
(Applicants must live within the area; have a full drivers licence and access to their own transport)

Salary: £23,088.00 - £23,292.00 per annum, dependent on experience

Contract type: Fixed term till March 2025

Independent Advocate Requirements:

• Strong communication and time management skills to successfully work remotely.
• Excellent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn software packages such as client management databases.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of records and reporting to meet tight deadlines.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in advocacy, information and advice, or a similar role within health, social care, or the voluntary sector.
• Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable adults.
• Working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank holiday (Rising to 30 days after 5 years service) with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave + your birthday off as an additional holiday day after 1 years service!
• Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional days leave.
• 1 Community Leave Day per annum.
• Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan which covers Optical/dental/alternative therapy and more!
• Auto enrolment Pension plan
• Death in service cover
• Bike to work scheme.

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

They are committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. They provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. The team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet their clients' best interests.

Think you are the perfect fit for this Independent Advocate role? Don't wait, click apply now!

Closing Date: 9AM, Wednesday 4th December 2024
Interview Date: TBC

For an informal discussion please contact and ask for a call back from the Recruitment Manager.
An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.

They're proud to support their colleagues from the armed forces signing the Armed Forces Covenant in August 2024.

They are an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. They are a level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

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