Partners in Advocacy has been delivering independent advocacy services since and is recognised as an established provider across Scotland.
We are pleased to offer an opportunity to join our East Lothian service as an Independent Advocacy Worker. In this role, you will provide one-to-one independent advocacy to individuals aged 16 and over with learning disabilities and/or autism. You will also contribute to existing collective advocacy projects within East Lothian and support the development of new groups where need is identified.
As an Independent Advocacy Worker, you will support individuals to express their views, understand their rights, explore options and participate in decisions that affect their lives. The role includes working closely with the Service Coordinator to maintain accurate quarterly statistics and contribute to the production of service reports.
We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your skills, experience, and expertise align with the criteria outlined in the person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide examples of how your knowledge and experience fulfil each aspect of the person specification.
Partners in Advocacy takes pride in being a Disability Confident Employer, fully committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment.
Application notes
For information on independent advocacy please see the SIAA website: you would like to know more about this opportunity, please have a look at the job description and person specification click the apply button.
For an informal chat about the post or any other enquiries, please contact and a member of the team will get back to you.
Please note that we cannot accept CVs.
Closing date for completed applications: 25th March
Interviews are likely to be held w/c 30th March.