Vacancy at Partners in Advocacy
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 substance use (adult) service in the Highlands. As an independent advocacy worker, you will have the privilege of providing one-to-one independent advocacy to adults aged 16 and over, or their significant other, who live in the Highland Council area and who have lived/living experience of substance use (drugs and/or alcohol). 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/
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: Friday, 30th of January 2026 by 5pm
Interviews will be held remotely and likely to take place throughout the week commencing Monday 9th February 2026.
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
- Working from home but with regular, face to face team meetings within rented conferencing facilities
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support in your new role
- A generous annual leave and public holiday entitlement of 37 days with further annual increments
- Regular support and supervision sessions with your line manager
- Core hours daytime Monday to Friday working
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Job Description & Person Specification | Job_Description_-_Advocacy_Worker_-_17.5_Caithness.pdf |
| Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form | Equal_Opportunities_Monitoring_Form.docx |
| Application Form | Application_Form.docx |
| Applicant Privacy Notice | Applicant_Privacy_Notice.docx |
| Cover Letter | Advocacy_Worker_Cover_Letter.pdf |