Multi-Specialist Advocate (Adults and Children)

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Salary: £27,019 pro rata (+ £650 pa pro rata, if you have successfully completed the Independent Advocacy Qualification (IAQ))
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. Hours : Full time 37 hours per week Location: Home-based - working in the community of Blackburn Join the Blackburn with Darwen Advocacy Team Are you passionate about making sure people of all ages are heard, respected and empowered? Do you believe everyone should have a voice in decisions that shape their lives? Purpose of the Role Were looking for a dedicated, compassionate Multi-Specialist Advocate to join our Blackburn with Darwen team. This is a rewarding and varied role providing independent, person-led advocacy for adults, children and young people, helping them express their views, understand their rights, and influence the outcomes that matter to them. You will be contractually home-based, but your heart will be in the community, meeting people where they are, building trust, and ensuring professionals listen. Key Responsibilities Provide one-to-one instructed advocacy in line with legal frameworks and N-Compass policies, supporting people to express their wishes and achieve the outcomes they want. Deliver non-instructed advocacy where people have substantial difficulty participating or lack capacity, ensuring rights and best interests are central to every conversation. Complete initial screenings, risk assessments and safeguarding checks when taking on new referrals. Manage your own caseload, meeting service standards, KPIs and timescales with professionalism and independence. Clearly explain the role of advocacy (and its boundaries), and signpost individuals to appropriate support when needed. Produce clear, timely written reports, case notes and summaries that reflect the persons voice and support safeguarding and audit requirements.
Statutory Advocacy (Adults) Deliver IMCA, DoLS advocacy (where commissioned), and Care Act advocacy in line with legislation and statutory guidance. Provide Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) in hospital wards and in the community, supporting people to understand their rights under the Mental Health Act.
Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Support people to make complaints about NHS-funded care, ensuring their voice and desired outcomes are at the centre. Explain complaints processes clearly, assist with letters, evidence, meeting notes and communication with NHS bodies. Maintain accurate records of actions, outcomes and next steps.
Childrens & Young Peoples Advocacy Provide age-appropriate, trauma-informed advocacy to children and young people, ensuring their voice is prioritised in all decisions affecting them. Apply knowledge of child protection processes and relevant legislation to support them effectively. Support young people to understand choices, rights, meetings and reviews, and help them raise concerns or complaints where needed. Work sensitively with parents, carers and professionals while maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding requirements.
We are looking for someone who is: Person-centred, empathetic and driven by fairness. Confident working independently and out in the community. Able to communicate with people from all backgrounds, including those facing trauma, distress or significant barriers. Skilled at balancing compassion with professional boundaries. Organised, calm, and able to manage competing priorities. Advocacy experience is valued, but passion, resilience and the right values matter most, training and support are provided. Please find attached on our website, the full Job Description, Person Specification and benefits package. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. xehkeey n-compass is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity Number: 1128809 Key words; Advocacy; Team Leader, Multi Specialist Advocate; IMCA; IMHA; Care Act; Independent; Independent Mental Capacity Advocate; Paralegal; Support worker; Social Worker; Advocate; Mental Health; charity; third sector REF-227 295
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Location:
Blackburn, Lancashire
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Charity And Voluntary

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