East Ayrshire Advocacy Services

JOB OPPORTUNITY!

ADVOCACY WORKER – Various Positions Available
Up to 35 hours per week
Salary: £23,352 – £24,594 (based on 35 hours per week)

Are you a caring person?
Looking for a new challenge?
Are you a good listener?
Could you be a voice for a vulnerable person?
Do you care about your community?

 

ABOUT US

Our Vision is that East Ayrshire will be a community in which every person has a voice.

We believe everyone has:

  • the right to be listened to
  • the right to be respected
  • the right to be involved in decisions
  • the right to have aspirations
  • the right to take risks
  • the right to contribute

As an Independent Advocacy Worker you will ensure the voice and wishes of the people you support are heard, enabling them to make informed choices, protect their rights and have a meaningful impact on decisions that affect their lives.

 

THE ROLE

To provide independent advocacy support to vulnerable residents in East Ayrshire. 

The main duties will include:

  • To sensitively provide clear information to clients about available services.
  • To assist clients in linking with appropriate community services and resources.
  • To assist clients to put their views across at reviews or meetings.
  • To provide support and guidance to individuals to encourage them to advocate on their own behalf.
  • To record advocacy input to enable the CEO to monitor referrals and collate statistics.
  • To liaise with the CEO or Team Leader on a regular basis.
  • To participate in ongoing training as required by the organisation.
  • To network with other appropriate service providers both voluntary and statutory.
  • To retain confidentiality in line with the stated policy of the service.

 

ABOUT YOU

With a commitment to ensuring that the voices of people with a range of support needs are heard, you will have a strong belief in empowerment and inclusion.

We particularly welcome applications from people with experience in any of the following:

  • providing Independent Advocacy
  • working with individuals with a disability
  • working with children & young people
  • the Third Sector
  • the Health & Social Care sector

We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your knowledge and skills – whether gained through employment or other experience – can empower people to have their voice heard, we really want to hear from you.

 

TO APPLY:
Download Application Pack
Closing Date: Friday 1st November 2024

Interviews will be scheduled throughout the recruitment process as applications are received.

 

GET IN TOUCH:
If you have any queries or problems downloading the application pack, please contact:

In writing: EAAS, 20 Lindsay Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 2BB
By telephone: 01563 574442
By email: Julia@eaas.org.uk