At POhWER, we are passionate about making a difference in peoples lives and push boundaries to make an impact. If you are looking for a full-time role with a values-based organisation that has the people we support at the heart of everything we do, then apply now for our Secure & Complex Services Advocate position! This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact within our busy Advocacy department.
As a Secure & Complex Services Advocate, you will play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable adults with profound and multiple needs. You will advocate on their behalf, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are upheld. Your tasks will include providing persuasive verbal and written representations, working in partnership with clients and professionals, and representing individuals needs and preferences. You will handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and work independently with robust time management skills.
For this role you will Ideally have knowledge and experience of working with patients detained under the Mental Health Act and working with patients with a forensic history. Have the ability to cope well with pressure and adversity in challenging environments. Have knowledge and understanding of Risk management in secure environments and experience of/ ability to work with people with profound needs or very challenging/disturbed behaviour