Independent Advocate​/Representative - Disability Together

Independent Advocate/Paid Representative - Disability Together

Location: Devon, Hybrid

Term: Multiple Terms

Salary: £27,173 per annum (Full Time Equivalent)

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.

• A good understanding of the principles of advocacy;
• Experience of working with people who have a range of disabilities and communication problems;
• 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

Disability Together strives to be user-led in all that we do and we welcome applications from disabled and D/deaf people. All disabled and D/deaf people who meet the essential requirements against the person specification will be offered an interview. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Please send your completed application form, which can be downloaded from our website, to jo by 5pm Friday 13th March 2026. If you require the application pack in a different format or any other reasonable adjustments, please contact us.

Interview Date: Tuesday 24th March 2026

• Organisation: Other Organisations
• Work Location: Devon Hybrid
• Work Postcode: Devon
• Reference: JS07983
• Occupational Group: Social Care & Health Youth & Community
• Salary Details: £27,173 per annum (Full Time Equivalent)
• Job Term: Permanent
• Appointment Type: Full Time Part Time
• Hours: Full time 37 hours per week (part time hours will be considered)
• Closing Date: 13/03/2026
• DBS Check
  
  Required:
  
  Yes

• Website:
  Disability Together
• Email: jo
• Telephone: