Independent Advocate – Spot Purchase
POhWER – Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
POhWER invites you to join our team as an Independent Advocate for a spot purchase role, delivering high‑quality, person‑centred advocacy to individuals across the Nottingham area.
Key Details
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: 37 hours per week, 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
* Location: Home based with travel around the Nottingham area (applicants must live in Nottingham area, hold a full driver’s licence and have access to transport)
* Salary: Starting salary £ ( phone number removed ) per annum
* Benefits: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 5 days optional buy/sell, birthday off, discretionary Christmas shutdowns, 1 Community Leave Day, Home‑owner insurance required, Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan, Pension plan, Death in service cover
Responsibilities
* Provide high‑quality instructed and non‑instructed advocacy according to client needs and relevant services
* Act on behalf of clients, following their instructions and representing their wishes, feelings, beliefs and values within the law and best practice guidelines
* Demonstrate outcome‑focused case management, ensuring all casework includes planning, action and review with accurate recording
* Prepare high‑quality written reports as part of statutory advocacy roles
* Escalate concerns or complaints professionally to relevant public bodies as instructed by clients or otherwise where appropriate
Requirements
* Strong communication and time‑management skills to work remotely
* Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and ability to learn client‑management databases
* Attention to detail for accurate recording and reporting to meet tight deadlines
Desirable
* Previous experience in advocacy, information and advice or similar roles within health, social care or voluntary sector
* Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable adults
* Working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), option to buy/sell up to 5 days, birthday off after 1 year
* Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional leave days
* 1 Community Leave Day per annum
* Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan covering optical, dental, alternative therapy and more
* Auto‑enrolment Pension plan
* Death in service cover
Interview and Closing Dates
* Closing Date: 28th November 2025 (We reserve the right to close early)
* Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Equal Opportunity Employer
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer and a holder of the Investors in People Silver award. We are a level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all essential criteria are guaranteed an interview.
POhWER is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, particularly from groups underrepresented in our workforce. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks.
Additional Information
Successful applicants must obtain business insurance for their own vehicle. Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted.
We welcome applications from members of the armed forces in support of the Armed Forces Covenant.
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