Independent Advocate​/Representative

Full time

A great opportunity to join a user-led charity working across the southwest to support D/deaf and disabled people to have a voice and to live their life, their way.

We are looking for someone with:

• A good understanding of the principles of advocacy;
• Experience of working with people who have a range of disabilities and communication problems; and
• A good working knowledge in areas of Safeguarding, Mental Capacity, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Mental Health or other relevant speciality.
• Previous advocacy experience not essential.

Disability Together exists to ensure people with physical, learning and/or sensory disabilities and D/deaf people with BSL can make an active and equal contribution in society.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing with length of service.
• Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working options
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fully Accessible office with on-site parking

Closing date: Friday 13/03/2026 (5pm)
Interview date: Tuesday 24/03/2026

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Please contact us if you require the application pack in a different format or any other reasonable adjustments.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to having a diverse workforce and recruiting and retaining disabled and / or Deaf people and those with long term health conditions. Our commitment to equality and inclusion is central to our mission.

We actively encourage applications from Disabled and / or Deaf candidates and those with long term health conditions. As such we ensure the following:

• We interview all applicants with a disability who successfully evidence the essential criteria on the job description / person specification and consider them on their abilities.
• Provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
• Support our Disabled / Deaf staff by offering flexible work arrangements (including remote work) and facilitating reasonable adjustments during employment
• Promote skills development and conduct disability equality training for our entire staff and volunteers

Salary details: £27,173 FTE

Job term: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week (Part time hours will be considered)