This post is a fixed term 17.5 hours. Fixed initially until March 2027 with likelihood of extension.  

Partners in Advocacy has established itself as one of Scotland's leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional advocacy services since 1998. 

We are thrilled to present a wonderful opportunity within our children’s hearings service. As an independent advocacy worker, you will have the privilege of providing one-to-one independent advocacy to children and young people from the ages of 5 to 18 who live in the South Lanarkshire council and surrounding areas, and who are attending a children’s hearing. 

Through this role, you will ensure that their voices and wishes are heard, enabling them to make informed choices, protect their rights and have a meaningful impact on decisions that affect their lives.
 
 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: https://www.siaa.org.uk/what-is-independent-advocacy/

Further details including job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded below.

For an informal chat about the post or any other enquiries, please contact recruitment@pia.scot and a member of the team will get back to you.
 

Please note that we cannot accept CVs.
 

Closing date for completed applications: Wednesday 1st July 2026 at 5pm.
 

Interviews will be held in person in our Glasgow office; time and date to be confirmed.