Vacancy at Partners in Advocacy
To provide independent, individual advocacy for unpaid carers of children & young people aged 14-25 with a learning disability and complex needs who are in a period of transition.
To help unpaid carers make supported decisions; by articulating their needs, providing them with information on their rights and redress, and to support them to have their voice heard. Together, we empower the people we support, known as advocacy partners.
Application notes
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.
Closing date for completed applications: Sunday 2nd November 2025
Benefits of working for Partners in Advocacy include:
-Working for a values driven organisation that strives to support and empower staff
-Working in a diverse range of community and clinical settings as well as the option of working from home and/or our Musselburgh based office
-Comprehensive training and ongoing support in your new role
-A generous annual leave and public holiday entitlement
-Regular support and supervision sessions with your line manager
-Frequent professional and reflective support sessions with your team
-Continuous professional development opportunities throughout the wider organisation
-Free access to a wellbeing resource funded by Partners in Advocacy
-Free access to mental health resources such as free counselling sessions
-Employer contributory pension scheme
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.
| Title | File |
|---|---|
| Privacy Notice | Applicant_Privacy_Notice.docx |
| Application Form | Application_Form.docx |
| Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form | Equal_Opportunities_Monitoring_Form.docx |
| Job Description and Person Specification | Job_Description_and_Person_Specification.pdf |