Independent Mental Health Advocate Jobs

About The Advocacy Project

We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care. We’re here to make sure people who are vulnerable because of their circumstance can understand their rights, make effective choices about their lives and voice their concerns.

Some of the ways we do this include:

• advocacy services that make sure people can express their wishes when decisions are being made about their care or wellbeing
• user involvement projects that help organisations improve what they offer by listening to people who use their services
• local Healthwatch services, which act as health and social care champions for the areas they serve and give people a direct channel to share their feedback
• innovative Personal Health Budget projects that allow people to access items and services to improve their wellbeing.

Our services are independent, confidential, and free to those receiving them. Together, our teams are standing up for essential rights and supporting people to have a say on the issues that matter to them.

About the role

This role is deputy to the Head of Service Delivery.  In this role you will take shared responsibility for the effective leadership of our services.  You will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering impactful services that deliver meaningful outcomes for individuals and communities. The post-holder will be responsible for:

• Providing leadership to service managers
• Ensuring quality assurance across the organisation
• Project management and oversight.
• Supporting outcome and impact measurement and reporting. 
• Effective engagement with stakeholders,
• Managing the single point of access
• Deputising for the Head of Service Delivery
• Acting as a designated safeguarding lead 

Role & responsibilities

Leadership

• Leadership and development for service (currently advocacy) managers across the organisation.
• Support with recruitment of managers and team members
• Ensure managers receive regular and effective supervision, feedback and coaching. 
• Monitoring, development and delivery of services and contracts ensuring positive outcomes  for service users.
• Ensure all service areas comply with all internal, contractual and legal policies and requirements.
• Support managers with financial and budget management. 
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with commissioners, funders and other professionals
• Managing the referral pathway and associated team to ensure a smooth, supported and efficient service and line managing Single Point of Access Staff

Deputise for Head of Service

• Presenting a visible, compassionate and inclusive leadership presence.
• Lead a culture of inclusion, excellence and accountability
• Supporting Senior Leadership team to deliver our new strategy.
• Act as designated safeguarding lead in HOSD’s absence, including offering support and guidance to staff across the organisation and to review Safeguarding data on CMS when required.

Service development and implementation

• Work with business development to identify and develop opportunities for development.
• Support with completion of bids and proposals, including preparation of method statements.
• Mobilise new services within agreed timescales, working closely with commissioners to provide a seamless transition for the people we support and staff members.
•  Embed a robust service plan after initial implementation phase, providing support to managers so service areas comply with contract.

Quality Assurance

• Work with HoS to develop and implement an outcome framework across all our services. 
•  Work with HoS to ensure all data is recorded correctly including the auditing of CMS
•  Analyse and report on data as required to demonstrate outcomes and impact.
• Run monthly reports on CMS to monitor performance and support managers to resolve performance related issues.
• Support managers with service development plans to ensure continuous improvement.
• Run quarterly reports to ensure that key monitoring dates are met.
• Work closely with HoS to develop a quality assurance framework based on quality standards.
• Support managers to capture qualitative data.

Knowledge, skills & experience

• At least 4 years’ experience managing and developing staff within advocacy services or services that support people with health and social care needs
• Experience of demonstrating impact and quality in your work
• Independent Advocacy Diploma preferably in IMCA and Care Act. Successfully completed the IAQ module on managing an advocacy service (or prepared to gain this within 6-12 months).
• Extensive experience of non-instructed advocacy
• Understanding of issues related to diversity and equality of opportunity and a genuine commitment to developing inclusive practice
• Effective communication and coaching skills to help people reflect & develop.
•  Ability to motivate and develop a positive, honest and open team culture.
•  Experience in recruiting, TUPE, induction, appraisals and giving robust regular supervision and informal support including addressing performance issues.
• Experience of analysing data and writing clear, concise reports.
• Time management skills to make sure reporting and contract compliance are addressed within agreed timescales.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience of building effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Experience implementing services and defining service design and specifications. 
• Excellent project management skills and experience.
• Passionate about supporting people to have their voices heard, feel in control of decisions about their lives and have their rights upheld.
•  IT skills including database experience.
•  A track record in supporting people to embed robust safeguarding policies that support a person in the most person-centered way possible.
• An excellent understanding of national legislation and policy relating to adult safeguarding.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• A good knowledge of advocacy standards.
• The ability to manage change which inspires staff to work together to develop their practice. 

Everyone at The Advocacy Project needs to show values and attributes which help in our mission to give an outstanding service to the people we support and be an excellent place to work. You must:

• Be part of a team to make the organisation a great place to work.
• Participate in personal & organisational development, including team meetings / training.
• Continually look for evidence of strengths and areas of development. Be open to requesting and taking feedback to support your development. Ask for support if you don’t know the answer or need help in a particular area.
•  Contribute to organisational reporting and communications.
•  Keep to our policies, including health & safety, and risk regulations.
• Work to our mission, vision, and values.
• Carry out other projects and tasks as needed.

Benefits of working for us

We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.

Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.

All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.

We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a well-established and respected charity, overseeing an interesting, varied and vital portfolio of work. You will have the opportunity to drive strategy forward and have a real impact on the organisation.

St Luke’s helps clergy to flourish in their ministry, to the benefit of their congregations and the wider community. Established in 1892, we have a long and successful track record in caring for Anglican clergy. We are now recruiting a new Chief Executive to lead the charity in the next phase of its development.

St Luke’s plays a leading role in developing and piloting ‘preventive’ clergy wellbeing services to reduce stress and isolation and prevent burn-out. We run a range of innovative programmes nationally aimed at helping clergy to address the challenges of ministry, building evidence to advocate for effective ways of enhancing clergy wellbeing and sharing our results through conferences and publications.

Trustees, staff and stakeholders are united behind the strategic vision and direction of St Luke’s and we have a successful fundraising team that is growing our income to ensure the long-term sustainability of the charity.

The retirement of our current Chief Executive gives us an opportunity to appoint an outstanding candidate who will lead us through the next phase of growth and increase our impact in transforming the wellbeing of the clergy.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will feel passionate about our work and will be committed to ensuring the continued growth and independence of the charity.

You will have a proven track record of success in leadership roles, delivering strategic plans and with experience of financial management and governance in charities.

Contract type: Permanent, part-time, three days per week

Salary: £65,000 to £80,000 pa FTE (pro rata)

Location: Hybrid – office in London SW1 and home-working

How to apply

Please review the Application Pack for details on how to apply. 

Applications must be received by 12 midday on Wednesday 12 March 2025.

Initial interviews for shortlisted candidates will be on Zoom; final interviews will be held in person on Friday 4 April in London SW1.

We welcome any queries on the role in advance of the closing date. 

About the Role

The post holder will provide support to people in relation to their medication, treatment and care, ensuring that they understand and can access their rights, within the context of Independent Advocacy as set out in the Advocacy Charter and Code of Practice.

IMHAs are expected to provide a duty advocacy role as part of a rota which includes occasional Saturday working. (There is no additional payment for this, although time off in lieu is given)

To provide an Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service to Welsh Qualifying Patients in hospitals and registered settings as required by the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007 Amendment) and the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010

About You

You will have significant experience working with vulnerable adults and/or children, either within health or social care setting, or indirectly, for example as a carer. You will understand and have experience of working effectively in an intra-agency context with Health and Social Care Professionals.

Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided.

Essential Information

You must be able to drive and have access to a car during the working week.

The starting salary for this role is £24,725 based on a 37 hour week.

This is a permanent full-time role at 37 hours per week, based in our Cardiff Office.

All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: 17:00, 7 March 2025.

Interviews will be conducted in English.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for an Advocate to join our team in the Glasgow area. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join and shape this service covering Glasgow. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore the ability to confidently use public transport or drive and a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance. 

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Benefits 

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service 

5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution 

Salary sacrifices pension scheme 

Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary) 

Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc 

24/7 Employee Assistance programme 

Access to remote counselling service 

Paid Disability Leave 

Paid compassionate Leave 

Home Working Allowance  

  

Support with continuous professional development 

Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development  

Personal Development Plans 

  

How are staff supported to work remotely? 

VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community. 

When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).  

VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach. 

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to apply

Please follow the link to the vacancy on our website for more details on how to apply. 

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; Midnight on 28th of February, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?

Please follow the link to the vacancy on our website for more details

We look forward to hearing from you.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Do you have knowledge or experience of, working with young people who might be looked after or subject to Child protection processes?.

 

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Lincolnshire on a 12-month FTC. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Lincolnshire. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, Children’s homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

This is a full-time role for 35 hours per week, applicants who do not hold the IAP or IAQ qualification will start on £22,500 per annum pro-rata.

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support

Some experience of working with young people advantageous and knowledge of Looked after children, Child in Need and Child protection processes is advantageous.

The role will also necessitate limited work out of normal hours (week time only) to visit Childrens Homes to deliver face to face advocacy

Preferably, you should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.

Benefits:

· 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service 

· 5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution 

· Salary sacrifices pension scheme 

· Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary) 

· Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc 

· 24/7 Employee Assistance programme 

· Access to remote counselling service 

· Paid Disability Leave 

· Paid compassionate Leave 

· Home Working Allowance  

Support with continuous professional development 

Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development  

Personal Development Plans 

  

How are staff supported to work remotely? 

VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community. 

When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).  

 VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach. 

 

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account on our website and click the apply button on the page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; Midnight on 23 March 2025; however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

Job Title: Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)

Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £25,104 per annum
Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract until 26 November 2025

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence. You will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children.

The role will be part of increasing the ability of partner agencies to recognize, reject and respond appropriately and safely to all forms of gender-based violence (including domestic violence, sexual, financial, and emotional abuse, female genital mutilation, forced marriage and honor-based violence).

Use of a car essential to the role.

Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. 

Closing Date: 09:00am 13 March 2025

Interview Date: 21 March 2025
 

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

Following the successful award of new contracts in the area, we now have a number of exciting opportunities within the Coventry and Warwickshire team.

We are looking for new Advocates to join our local team. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for new Advocates to join our team covering Coventry & Warwickshire. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.

Benefits:

· 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service 

· 5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution 

· Salary sacrifices pension scheme 

· Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary) 

· Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc 

· 24/7 Employee Assistance programme 

· Access to remote counselling service 

· Paid Disability Leave 

· Paid compassionate Leave 

· Home Working Allowance  

Support with continuous professional development 

Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development  

Personal Development Plans 

  

How are staff supported to work remotely? 

VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Advocates are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community. 

When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).  

VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach. 

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account on our website, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications: 12:00 midnight on Sunday 9th March however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

 

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 17th March, however we may hold some interviews prior to this, depending on applications received.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

We look forward to hearing from you.

NB: If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?  

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge? 

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard? 

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility. 

We are looking for new Advocates to join our team in Bedfordshire. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

The role may involve advocating for our autistic clients and those with learning disabilities to undergo care and treatment reviews. Therefore, if you have personal lived experience in this regard—whether through your own journey or supporting a family member—it would be advantageous. 

About us 

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations. 

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website. 

About the role 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Bedfordshire. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.

About you 

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support. 

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance. 

How will you make a difference? 

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support. 

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support. 

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.  

Professional Development? 

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in. 

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata for part time colleagues 

• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution 

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme 

• Separate Life Assurance Cover 

• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc 

• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme 

• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance 

• Support with continuous professional development 

Equality and Diversity 

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential. 

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options. 

How to apply 

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account on our website then follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form. 

Important Dates: 

Closing date for applications: 5pm on 21 March 2025, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date. 

Interview dates: 25 and 26 March 2025 

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification. 

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate. 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

NB: If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training. 

Job Title: Independent Gender Violence Advocate (IGVA)

Location: The Gaia Centre, Lambeth
Salary: £14,052 per annum, inlcuding London weighting
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent

Hours: 18.75 hours per week (working days to be discussed)

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

The independent gender violence advocate will work closely with victims of gender-based violence from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of gender-based violence at the highest risk and their children.

The role will be part of increasing the ability of partner agencies to recognise, reject and respond appropriately and safely to all forms of gender-based violence (including domestic violence, sexual, financial and emotional abuse, female genital mutilation, forced marriage and honour-based violence). The post holder will empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and personal welfare support. The job involves ensuring that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment, enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options. 

The job involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors. The job involves informing survivors of the full range of civil, criminal, and practical options that might increase their safety. 

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. 

Closing Date: 09:00am 17 March 2025

Interview Date: 24 March 2025

Senior Advocate

Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum depending on experience and level of qualification.

Place of work: Our clients accessible offices in Selly Oak. With the agreement of your line manager, you will use the office, home, and other suitable places to work from while ensuring you appropriately meet and engage with citizens and other relevant organisations.

About the organisation

They are an advocacy charity in the south Birmingham area. They make sure the voices of people with disabilities are heard and their rights are recognised. They empower people with disabilities to speak up for themselves or advocate on their behalf when needed.

Their values are:

Respect – They show care and concern to all people. They will not tell you what to do. You can say what you think and make your own choices.

They work together –They make changes happen by listening to and working with their citizens. When they work with others, all our voices are stronger.

Accessible – They understand that everyone is different. They work with people in ways and in places that are safe and easy for them.

What they are looking for

They are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Advocate to join their team and support the delivery of high-quality advocacy services. You will play a pivotal role in empowering adults with learning disabilities to speak up for themselves, express their views, make their choices, and be valued as citizens.

This role will provide non-statutory advocacy to support citizens to work towards the outcomes they want, make their own decisions, and take control of their own lives.

You will support and develop a small team of Independent Advocates providing crisis, health, financial, social care advocacy. You will manage your own case load and be the Deputy Safeguarding Lead. Additionally, you will support citizens to access self-advocacy, peer, and group advocacy as well as training, workshops, groups and activities and work with colleagues across the charity to do the same.

About the person

You will have:

• Previous experience of working as an Advocate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Previous experience of line managing staff is desirable.
• Ability to adapt your communication depending on the needs of the audience.
• High degree of computer literacy, with experience of using Microsoft Office packages and CRM, Charity Log preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people.
• Passionate about the mission and vision of the charity.

This role will require an Enhanced DBS check.

What they offer

They offer hybrid and flexible working, including the opportunity to work compressed hours and if required term-time only options. They also offer a generous holiday allowance which increases with service, and pension contributions.

Equal Opportunities

They are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all ethnicities and backgrounds, including people with disabilities.

They are dedicated to creating a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities they serve. If you are disabled, have the skills, and or the experience to do the job, then they would love to meet you for an interview.

You may also have experience in the following roles: Independent Advocate, Advocacy Officer, Advocacy Manager, Mental Health Advocate, Social Care Advocate, Citizen Advocate, Caseworker, Support Worker, Community Engagement Officer, Welfare Rights Officer, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Disability Support Worker, or similar positions, etc.

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We are looking for a kind and empathetic woman who believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion, is an expert in her area of knowledge and wants to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

You will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children

About us:

 Aylesbury Women’s Aid has over 30 years’ experience in providing support for women, children and young people who are, or have been, affected by domestic abuse.

We work from a feminist perspective and are committed to the principle of self-help.

We provide free information, emotional support, and access to safe temporary accommodation to enable women and children to determine their own futures free from abuse and violence.

Our Mission is to be available for the benefit of all women and their children who are experiencing physical, mental or sexual abuse in their relationships and to offer support, information, advice, access to temporary accommodation and aftercare.

Our amazing team at Alana House - PACT are looking for full time Key Workers to join our Womens Community project.

Could you make a lasting difference to women facing multiple disadvantages in the community? Our award winning trauma recovery service empowers and enables women to access the support they need. Our service covers Reading, Berkshire, Oxford City and South Oxfordshire.

Position: Womens Community Project Key Worker

Location: Based in central Reading, the role requires travel across Berkshire, Oxford City and South Oxfordshire

Contract: Permanent full time – 37 hours per week

Salary: Starting salary in the range of £24,745 to £30,243 per annum, depending on skills and experience

Having regard to the nature and context of the work, there is a genuine occupational requirement permitted under the Equality Act 2010 that this post is only available to female applicants.

About the role:

As a Key Worker at Alana House, you will hold a case load of women and be involved in one to one work support work and group based sessions. Your Key Worker responsibilities will include:

· regularly meet with women to provide dedicated emotional and practical support

· complete initial assessments of risk and need, and provide one-to-one support across rehabilitative pathways

· create and review support plans in collaboration with the woman, and other agencies

· facilitate and deliver group-based support

About you:

As Key Worker, you’ll bring an in depth knowledge of issues facing women with multiple disadvantages and you’ll have significant experience of working with women experiencing challenges relating to offending (e.g. homelessness, substance misuse, domestic violence, mental health or other relevant work area). 

If this sounds like you then visit our website and apply today to join a collaborative team who are part of something truly meaningful.

Early applications are encouraged as we may close this vacancy on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is found.

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 05 March 2025

Interview dates: Monday 24 February, Thursday 13 March and Friday 14 March 2025

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Family Support Worker, Family Key Worker, Womens Support Worker, Womens Key Worker, Key Worker, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Key Worker, Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, Assistant Key Worker, IDVA Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, ISVA Independent Sexual Violence Advocate, Probation Services Officer, etc.

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.

Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.

All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.

Advocacy is a powerful force for change. It allows individuals to have their voices heard and respected when decisions are being made about their health and social care. It raises awareness of people’s rights and entitlements and empowers people to advocate for themselves.

The Advocacy People are an independent, Human Rights based charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy, advocacy-related and Healthwatch services who make sure people are heard when it matters most. 

You can find out more about advocacy and what we do on our website.

Advocacy makes a real difference, so if you’re hoping for a rewarding, varied, interesting role managing a friendly, supportive team, read on!

About the role

We are looking to recruit a permanent Local Manager to join our busy Cornwall multi-disciplinary team, working up to 37 hours per week (minimum 30 hours), starting salary £27,716 per annum (pro rata).

This exciting role will include line managing a team of advocates as part of a high performing regional advocacy team with a clear sense of purpose, to deliver person-centered services to a high standard and achieve clearly defined objectives. Also, you will have your own small caseload which reflects the demands of the team caseload, but this will be no more than 20% of your working time.

Advocates support people to express their views, understand their rights and make informed decisions. Most of what we do operates within the legislative frameworks of the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Mental Health Act and NHS Health Complaints process.

In Cornwall we also support people more generally in the community, including some parents with children going through the Child Protection process.  

What we need from you

Putting people at the heart of what you do, together with 2 other Local Managers covering Cornwall, you will work with people from across our communities as well as professionals and your team, so excellent communication skills are essential as well as the commitment to the success of the Cornwall team and the organisation.

You may or may not have direct experience of this in your own life, or in another role, or have relevant qualifications but this isn’t a problem as we can offer training. We’re looking for people who are creative, flexible and organised, able to balance direct work with people with important administrative tasks.

As this role is home-based with regular travel mainly in Mid Cornwall, ideally, we need you to be based in that area but if not, then you must be based in Cornwall, have a full driving licence with access to your own transport as well as some flexibility with working hours and a stable broadband connection.

What happens next

If you’d like to know more, the full job description and information about how to apply can be found on our website.

Anyone joining our team is subject to The Advocacy People’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment checks.  Applicants invited to interview will need to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK and new employee start dates will only be confirmed once other mandatory checks, including the appropriate DBS clearance and 2 satisfactory references, one of which will need to be from your most recent or current employer, have been received. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Do you have a passion for helping others and an understanding of (or willingness to learn about) the complexities of hoarding behaviour? At MRS Independent Living, we've been making a real difference in the lives of individuals struggling with hoarding for over ten years through our respected and well-regarded Making Room service. Based in North East London, we're one of the few organisations in London, and nationally, offering dedicated one-on-one decluttering support within individuals’ homes.

Imagine the profound impact you could have: empowering someone to finally reclaim their living space, sleep in their own bed, or welcome loved ones for a visit. As a Decluttering Practitioner, you'll provide practical decluttering assistance while working therapeutically with individuals to identify the underlying triggers and motivations for their hoarding behaviour, bringing about positive and long-lasting behaviour change.

About the Role:

We're seeking a compassionate, patient and skilled individual with experience in supporting people with mental health issues or working directly with people with hoarding behaviours in relevant settings (e.g. mental health services, homelessness services, housing or social care).

You will:

• Provide person-centred, collaborative, and enabling support tailored to individual needs.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of hoarding behaviour and its impact on people's lives.

• Utilise an empathetic and non-judgmental approach when working with individuals and their families who may be facing a range of emotional, practical, and mental health challenges.

• Gain a unique insight into the world of people and services that support those with hoarding issues.

• Have the autonomy to manage your own caseload and time.

• Work as part of our small, dedicated Making Room team which actively encourages new ideas and shares practice.

About MRS Independent Living:

MRS Independent Living is committed to providing high-quality support services to help people stay independent, active and connected to their communities. Our Making Room service has a proven track record of helping individuals reduce risk and overcome the challenges of hoarding. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can truly make a difference.

We offer some great benefits, including:

• Genuinely flexible and hybrid working with no minimum requirement to work from the office

• Generous holiday allowance of 28 days (pro rata) per year plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 1 years’ service

• Contractual sick leave and pay (above statutory level)

• Ongoing opportunities for learning and professional development

• 4% employer pension contributions

• Life assurance cover equivalent to 1 year’s annual salary for members of our workplace pension scheme who die during employment.

Interested?

If you're passionate about helping others and possess the skills and experience we're looking for, we encourage you to learn more by reading the job description and person specification available on our website. 

Please apply using our application form (CVs will not be accepted). 

If you’d like to have a chat about the role before applying, please feel get in touch.