Independent Advocate
Salary £ 12,696
Glasgow
Vacancy listed 06/08/2024
Application deadline 23/08/2024
Details
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 exciting opportunity within our welcoming Glasgow team as an independent Advocate. You will provide one-on-one independent advocacy to young people up to 18 who are detained in hospital under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.

Through this role, you will ensure that young people's 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@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 23rd of August at 5 p.m. 
 
Benefits

- 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 Glasgow 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

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
Privacy Notice Applicant_Privacy_Notice.docx
Application Form Application-Form-.docx
Equal Opportunities Form Equal_Opportunities_Form.docx
Recruitment Pack Independent_Advocate_-_MH_Recruitment_Pack_(2).pdf
Job Description and Person Specification Job_Description_and_Person_Spec_2.pdf

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