Do you have a passion for working with people and ensuring their wishes are heard.
At N-compass, we provide health and social care services across the North of England, supporting over 30,000 adults and young people to stay well each year. The purpose of the advocacy role is to make sure that the wishes, views and rights of an individual are taken into account by professionals.
This is a rewarding role that offers the chance to learn new skills and knowledge every day, work alongside a supportive team, and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable people.
Our Blackburn with Darwen Advocacy team has a vacancy for a part-time Multi Specialist Advocate. You'll benefit from being part of a busy, dynamic team, with hybrid working between home and the community in Blackburn.
What we're looking for:
The successful applicant will be part of a supportive team, providing advocacy support to clients. Excellent communication skills are essential. Full induction training will be provided. You will be able to demonstrate:
* Sound listening skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* The drive to manage a complex workload
* Good IT skills
* The ability to collect and record data accurately
Key Duties:
* Supporting a caseload of clients to help them understand their rights, express their views and wishes, and ensure their voice is heard
* Working collaboratively with professionals and families/carers
* Recording data accurately and in a timely manner
* Managing safeguarding situations in line with policy
If you're passionate about standing up for people's rights and want to be part of a team that makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Please find attached on our website, the full Job Description, Person Specification and benefits package.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
n-compass is an equal opportunities employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply for this role, please contact -
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (formally CRB)
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Key words; Advocacy; Team Leader, Multi Specialist Advocate; IMCA; IMHA; Care Act; Independent; Independent Mental Capacity Advocate; Paralegal; Support worker; Social Worker; Advocate; Mental Health; charity; third sector