Advocate / Relevant Personâs Representative - fixed term to 31st March 2026 with the possibility of an extension/permanent post becoming available
16 days ago
Brighton
Advocacy is a powerful force for change. It allows individuals to have their voices heard and respected when decisions are being made about their health and social care. It raises awareness of peoples rights and entitlements and empowers people to advocate for themselves or speak up for them when they cant. The Advocacy People are an independent Human Rights based charity and one of the UKs largest providers of advocacy advocacy-related and Healthwatch services who make sure people are heard when it matters most. You can find out more about advocacy and what we do on our website here. In this vital role you will be working across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove providing an independent safeguard for people who are deprived of their liberty and have no family or friends to undertake the role. Acting within the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) you will be required to represent the persons views to those responsible for making decisions liaising with and developing positive working relationships with external partners and key stakeholders at a variety of levels. What were looking for Putting people at the heart of what you do you will work with people from across our communities. How you work will depend on each individual so the ability to communicate in a variety of ways verbally and non-verbally with clients and professionals is key to success. You may or may not have direct experience of this in your own life or in another role or have relevant qualifications but this isnt a problem as you will receive training and will work towards the qualification once in post. Were looking for people who are creative flexible and organised able to balance direct work with people alongside required administrative tasks and able to write professional reports to a good standard of English. Ideally you will be based in West Sussex. This role is home-based with regular travel in West Sussex Brighton & Hove and surrounding areas. You must have access to both a stable home broadband service and good mobile signal a full driving licenceand your own transport as well as flexibility with working hours. What happens next If youd like to know more the full job description and information about how to apply can be found on our website ___ If youd like to know more the full job description and information about how to apply can be found on our website Advocacy is a powerful force for change. It allows individuals to have their voices heard and respected when decisions are being made about their health and social care. It raises awareness of peoples rights and entitlements and empowers people to advocate for themselves or speak up for them when they cant. The Advocacy People are an independent Human Rights based charity and one of the UKs largest providers of advocacy advocacy-related and Healthwatch services who make sure people are heard when it matters most. You can find out more about advocacy and what we do on our website here. In this vital role you will be working across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove providing an independent safeguard for people who are deprived of their liberty and have no family or friends to undertake the role. Acting within the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) you will be required to represent the persons views to those responsible for making decisions liaising with and developing positive working relationships with external partners and key stakeholders at a variety of levels. What were looking for Putting people at the heart of what you do you will work with people from across our communities. How you work will depend on each individual so the ability to communicate in a variety of ways verbally and non-verbally with clients and professionals is key to success. You may or may not have direct experience of this in your own life or in another role or have relevant qualifications but this isnt a problem as you will receive training and will work towards the qualification once in post. Were looking for people who are creative flexible and organised able to balance direct work with people alongside required administrative tasks and able to write professional reports to a good standard of English. Ideally you will be based in West Sussex. This role is home-based with regular travel in West Sussex Brighton & Hove and surrounding areas. You must have access to both a stable home broadband service and good mobile signal a full driving licenceand your own transport as well as flexibility with working hours. What happens next If youd like to know more the full job description and information about how to apply can be found on our website