35 hours per week
One covering Stoke, the other Staffordshire.

Salary Band: £23,346 – £26,269 per annum

Due to service expansion we are looking for 2 x Independent Advocates to join our team.

We are looking for dynamic and resourceful individuals with a proven history of supporting vulnerable people, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to speak up in a variety of settings.

Come and join us.

• The work can be both challenging and rewarding where no two days are the same.
• You must be able to clearly communicate with diverse groups of individuals and professionals.
• You will be expected to engage with people in a variety of settings i.e. hospitals, care homes and community settings and support them to have a voice in decisions being made about their care and treatment.
• A knowledge of applicable legislation would be useful including the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 2007, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and others.
• You will be a key member of the ASIST team. ASIST offers great work/life balance opportunities and a chance to make a difference in the lives of those most vulnerable in society.

Office based, community led.

• Working from the office, hospital and community settings throughout Staffordshire or Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas.
• Compiling and providing clear, concise and legible records and reports.
• Working within the legislative guidance for the provision of advocacy and within the guidelines of The Advocacy Charter.
• Carrying out the advocacy role to the standards of the advocacy Quality Performance Mark.
• Adhering to ASIST’s policies and procedures including Equality, Confidentiality, Data Protection and GDPR etc.

You’ll be a good fit if you are.

• A good team player.
• A clear communicator.
• Resilient.
• Organised.
• Independent and resourceful.
• A driver with access to a vehicle.

What’s in it for you?

• Good work/life balance.
• 30 days leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays.
• Death in service benefit.
• Training, supervision and support.
• Access to mental health support.

Other things to know.

• Please fully complete the application to be eligible for shortlisting.
• Closing date 17^th April 2025, interviews will be held over 6^th and 7^th May 2025.

Application packs are available from:

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 0300 800 1000

For further details about ASIST please view our website at www.asist.co.uk

For an informal chat about the position please contact Neil Messenger or Becky Banks on 0300 800 1000.