Advocacy Support Worker - Carer Project. Contact: Fixed Term Contract ending 30th September 2025. Hours: 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday Salary: £23,069 per annum. Place of work: You will be based at their brand-new fully accessible office in Selly Oak. The role requires you to work in service users' homes and community venues. About the Organisation OUr client is an advocacy charity in the south Birmingham area. They make sure the voices of people with disabilities are heard and their rights are recognised. They empower people with disabilities to speak up for themselves or advocate on their behalf when needed. Their team are passionate about the difference we make and is now looking for someone to join them as an Advocacy Support Worker. What they are looking for They are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Advocacy Support Worker to join their team. This position is focused on providing essential support to carers who have learning disabilities. As an Advocacy Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in empowering and assisting carers to navigate the challenges they face, access resources, and ensure their voices are heard within the community. Using your organisation and planning skills, you will work with carers with learning disabilities to create and implement a timetable of speakers, workshops, and training sessions to support carers in their role. You will also provide one-on-one advocacy support to carers, assisting them in increasing their knowledge of caring and ensuring they have access to necessary information. You will also provide advocacy to ensure people with learning disabilities can secure their rights and entitlements, maximise their income, deal with crises and work to prevent them, access services and the community, and be valued as citizens. About the person You will have: experience of working with people with learning disabilities or other vulnerable groups experience of supporting vulnerable people in crisis or preventing crisis with a range of issues including finances, debt, housing, managing change, accessing rights and entitlements ability to work using own initiative, prioritising work, case management and time management ability to adapt communication depending on the needs of the person excellent IT skills including using Microsoft Office packages ability to work independently and as part of a team As part of your professional development in the role, the successful candidate will be supported to complete their Level 2, or Level 4, Advocacy qualification as appropriate. Why them This is an exciting time to be joining them as, they have an ambitious five-year strategic plan due for publication shortly, and they will move to fully accessible offices in the Autumn, they have just rebranded and have many exciting projects and partnerships on the horizon. Citizens are at the heart of their work and they are making an amazing impact in their local community. Join them to be part of it. What they offer They offer hybrid and flexible working, including the opportunity to work compressed hours and if required term-time only options. They also offer a generous holiday allowance (up to 30 days) Entitlement increases with service and pension contributions. Equal Opportunities They are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all ethnicities and backgrounds, including people with disabilities. They are dedicated to creating a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities they serve. If you are disabled, and have the skills, and or the experience to do the job, then they would love to meet you for an interview. To Apply Please click apply now to complete the short application form and to submit your CV. You may have experience in the following: Liaison, Carer Assistance Specialist, Advocacy Project Manager, Caregiver Support Worker, Family Care Advocate, Supportive Care Coordinator, Carer Services Coordinator, Advocacy Outreach REF-213789