Advocacy Worker

ADVOCACY WORKER – Various Positions Available

Up to 35 hours per week
• Salary: £24,594 (based on 35 hours per week)

Are you confident, outspoken and committed to empowerment and inclusion? Looking for a new challenge? Are you a good listener? Could you be a voice for a vulnerable person? Do you care about your community?

To provide independent advocacy support to vulnerable residents in East Ayrshire. The main duties will include:

• Sensitively provide clear information to clients about available services.
• Assist clients in linking with appropriate community services and resources.
• Assist clients to put their views across at reviews or meetings.
• Provide support and guidance to individuals to encourage them to advocate on their own behalf.
• Record advocacy input to enable the CEO to monitor referrals and collate statistics.
• Liaise with the CEO or Team Leader on a regular basis.
• Participate in ongoing training as required by the organisation.
• Network with other appropriate service providers both voluntary and statutory.
• Retain confidentiality in line with the stated policy of the service.

With a commitment to ensuring that the voices of people with a range of support needs are heard, you will have a strong belief in empowerment and inclusion.

We particularly welcome applications from people with experience in any of the following:

• Providing Independent Advocacy
• Working with children & young people
• Working with individuals with a disability
• The Third Sector
• The Health & Social Care sector

We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your knowledge and skills – whether gained through employment or other experience – can empower people to have their voice heard, we really want to hear from you.