Advocacy Worker - My Rights, My Say
Salary £ 25,392
Nationwide
Vacancy listed 05/11/2026
Application deadline 27/11/2026
Details
This post is a fixed term 35 hour per week contract until 31st of March, 2028.

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 advocacy service nationwide throughout Scotland- “My Rights, My Say”. As an independent advocacy worker, you will have the privilege of providing one-to-one independent advocacy to children and young people with additional support needs who are age 12 to 15 and support them to exercise their rights within education.  Through this role, you will ensure that their voices are heard, enabling them to make informed choices, protect their rights and have a meaningful impact on decisions that affect their education and lives.

Please note that although this post is advertised as hybrid, the successful candidate will work from home or office if preferred with the need to travel to meet advocacy partners and as this is a nationwide service this could mean travel at times to all areas of Scotland.
 
 Applicants should also hold a current driving licence and have access to a roadworthy vehicle for work use.
 
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/ 

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

Please note that we cannot accept CVs. Please submit your application through this portal.

Closing date for completed applications: Friday 27th November 5pm.
Benefits

• Work for a values-driven organisation with a positive culture that supports and empowers its staff
• A varied role working across community and clinical settings throughout Edinburgh
• Travel expenses covered
• Hybrid working, primarily home-based, with regular in-person team meetings
• Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing support
• Generous annual leave and public holiday entitlement (37 days) with incremental increases
• Regular supervision, professional practice and reflective practice sessions
• Core daytime working hours (Monday to Friday – 9 to 5)
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Access to mental health support, including counselling sessions
• Employer pension contribution

Notes

Please attach the completed Application, Privacy Statement and Equal Opportunities forms when you apply. There is a section at the end where these can be uploaded.

These 3 forms must be completed and attached in order for your application to be submitted.

Attached documents
Title File
Cover Letter Advocacy_Worker_Cover_Letter_-_My_Rights_My_Say.pdf
Job Description Job_Description-My_Rights_My_Say.pdf
Application Form Application_Form.docx
Privacy Notice Applicant_Privacy_Notice.docx
Equal Opportunities Form Equal_Opportunities_Monitoring_Form.docx