Independent Advocate

York Advocacy Hub are looking to recruit an Independent Advocate (37.5 hours per week) to join our team, delivering advocacy support within York and the surrounding areas across the statutory and general advocacy streams we hold as part of our contract with the local authority. This is a permanent position that offers learning and development opportunities, with a varied and interesting case load.

Our advocates support some of the most vulnerable members of society to express their views, obtain services they need and develop self-advocacy skills. We work within the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Care Act 2014, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and Health and Social Care Act 2012 to ensure that individuals understand their rights. We also have a general advocacy service providing support in relation to several client issues including housing, accessing services, making complaints, etc. The role is a fast paced, demanding but extremely rewarding job, where we support some of the most vulnerable members of society have their voices heard and ensure their rights are upheld.