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 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 fulfill 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.
Please note that we cannot accept CVs. Please submit your application through this portal.
Closing date for completed applications: 5 PM Monday, 20th April 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Advocacy Worker Cover Letter - My Rights My Say | Advocacy_Worker_Cover_Letter_-_My_Rights_My_Say.pdf |
| Applicant Privacy Notice | Applicant_Privacy_Notice.docx |
| Application Form | Application_Form.docx |
| Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form | Equal_Opportunities_Monitoring_Form.docx |
| Job Description | Job_Description_-_Advocacy_Worker_-_My_Rights_My_Say.pdf |