Overview
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Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Are you ready to take on a role that impacts your community? We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Independent Advocate to join our Buckinghamshire Team.
Responsibilities
* Provide crucial support to vulnerable adults facing significant health and social care challenges. Deliver persuasive verbal and written representations on behalf of clients, collaborating with public and voluntary organisations, and taking directed actions to address client issues. This role requires flexibility due to travel around Buckinghamshire, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidently.
Hours and Location
Hours of Work: Part-Time: 22.2 hours, 2 days per week between Monday and Friday, 9am – 5pm
Location: Home-based with travel in and around the Buckinghamshire area.
(Applicants must live within the area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport.)
Salary: Part-time starting salary £14,545.44 (Full-time salary equivalent £24,242.40 per annum)
Contract type: Permanent
Requirements
Independent Advocate Requirements
* Strong communication and time management skills to successfully work remotely.
* Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn software packages such as client management databases.
* Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of records and reporting to meet tight deadlines.
Desirable
* Previous experience in advocacy, information and advice, or a similar role within health, social care, or the voluntary sector.
* Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable adults.
* Working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service) with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave and a birthday off as an additional holiday after 1 year’s service.
* Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional days leave.
* 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.
* Bike to work scheme.
About Us
POhWER is committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. We provide advocacy and information services to help people make effective decisions about their health and social care. Our team listens, explores options, and takes action to meet our clients’ best interests.
Additional Information
Closing Date: 9:00 AM, Friday 5 September 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early)
Interview Date: TBC
For an informal discussion please contact 0300 456 2370 and ask for a call back from the Recruitment Manager.
An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.
We are proud to support our colleagues from the armed forces signing the Armed Forces Covenant in August 2024. Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle.
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a level 2 Disability confident scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities.
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