Independent Advocate

We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.

We are looking for Independent Advocates to join our Buckinghamshire team working on our Advocacy contracts on a fixed term, part time basis. Our ideal candidates will have worked in advocacy, information and advice or similar role before, ideally in a health, social care or voluntary setting and will have experience of working with vulnerable adults.

You will have demonstrable experience working with vulnerable adults who are affected by significant health and social care issues who find it difficult to speak up for themselves; and experience providing persuasive verbal and written representations.

In this role you will be supporting a wide range of vulnerable adults often with profound and multiple needs. The successful candidate will need a good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations to enable them to work in partnership with clients and professionals, gaining an understanding of their issues by listening, exploring options and taking action as directed by them.

You will need to have a flexible attitude and must be comfortable handling highly sensitive information whilst able to work well independently and confidently on behalf of others. Strong communication skills and time management skills will be required and you will need to be computer literate. A full induction and training schedule along with IAP (Independent Advocacy Qualification) will be provided as well as ongoing peer mentoring and support.

Because of the nature and location of the roles, applicants must live within the area; have a full driver's licence and access to their own transport. Travel expenses will be paid in line with POhWER's expenses policy.

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time)


• Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan Cover


• Death in service benefit


• Option to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave (pro rata for part-time)


• Discretionary shut down days at Christmas


• 1 Community Leave Day per annum


• Bike to work scheme