Care Act Advocate

Care Act Advocate

Are you compassionate, organised, and looking to make a real difference in people’s lives? Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge? If so, why not apply!

What does the job involve?

• Travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes around Sutton/Croydon/Surrey
• Supporting people to speak up, helping them to understand information, ensure their wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs and values are considered
• Check and challenge Local Authorities and/or professionals as appropriate to ensure they are acting in the best interest of the client
• Compassionate communication: You’ll engage with people from all walks of life – from care home residents to staff to social services– ensuring that the client’s voice is heard
• Promote empowerment
• Raise safeguarding concerns
• Work in accordance with relevant legislation such as Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Care Act, DoLS and Human Rights Act
• Monitoring and reporting: Following a checklist, you will write and submit detailed reports to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) team

What our client is looking for:

• IAQ qualified (care act, including any specialist unit) or be willing to study for and obtain within 12 months of commencing employment
• Previous experience of working as an advocate/working with a diverse range of vulnerable people
• Kindness, compassion, good communication skills & the ability to connect with others
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing, verbally and nonverbally, using a range of communication tools and methods
• IT skills – a working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, databases and other relevant technology
• Strong organisational skills
• A valid driver’s license and car as this role involves travel to clients

What's on offer:

• Salary of £24,992.76 per annum for a 37 hour week
• Development opportunities including funded training and career development
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution
• 24/7 Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Free eye care vouchers
• Flexible working 
• On-the-job training and shadowing opportunities
• The chance to make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals

Hours and Location

• Our client is looking for people who can work 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
• The candidate will need to work flexibly in the specified locations as required, based from our Sutton/Croydon office, mainly covering those areas, but not limited to that area.