EARS is an independent advocacy provider – our role is to make sure people’s voices are heard when there are issues in their lives.

Work undertaken is based in the EARS West Lothian office as well as some visits to service users within Edinburgh and East Lothian. Mileage expenses are reimbursed for travel within work.

Applications

We especially welcome applications from people with any of the following:

- some experience of providing advocacy

- working with people with a disability

- experience of the Health and Social Care Sector

- experience of the third sector

EARS is an independent advocacy provider – our role is to make sure people’s voices are heard when there are issues in their lives.

We especially welcome applications from people with any of the following:

• some experience of providing advocacy
• working with people with a disability
• experience of the Health and Social Care Sector
• experience of the third sector

Work undertaken for this post will be in the West Lothian community, with the office also based in West Lothian.

EARS is an independent advocacy provider – our role is to make sure people’s voices are heard when there are issues in their lives. We are pleased to announce the following post: Independent Advocate for Older People and Stroke Survivors (28 hours)

Work undertaken for this post will be in the West Lothian community, with the office also based in West Lothian.

EARS is an independent advocacy provider – our role is to make sure people’s voices are heard when there are issues in their lives.

Work undertaken for this post will be in the West Lothian community, with the office also based in West Lothian.

We especially welcome applications from people with some experience of providing advocacy and/or experience of working with people with a disability and/or experience of the Health and Social Care Sector.

EARS is an independent advocacy provider – our role is to make sure people’s voices are heard when there are issues in their lives.

We especially welcome applications from people with some experience of providing advocacy and/or experience of working with people with a disability and/or experience of the Health and Social Care Sector.

EARS is an independent advocacy provider – our role is to make sure people’s voices are heard when there are issues in their lives. We are pleased to announce the following post: Independent Advocate

We especially welcome applications from people with some experience of providing advocacy and/or experience of working with people with a disability and/or experience of the Health and Social Care Sector.

EARS is an independent advocacy provider – our role is to ensure people’s voices are heard when there are issues in their lives.

We are pleased to announce the following post, which can be based in Edinburgh or Livingston and there can be flexibility around working arrangements. See job description for further details.

EARS is an independent advocacy provider – our role is to make sure people’s voices are heard when there are issues in their lives.

Purpose of the post:

• To offer an independent advocacy service to adults (16+) with a physical disability or an acquired brain injury, who are normally resident in West Lothian. This will include face to face visits in the community and/or residential settings.
• To promote the service, raise awareness and further develop relationships with relevant professionals.

Major Functions of the Post

• To provide free, independent advocacy to adults (16+) with a physical disability or ABI in West Lothian by enabling those wishing to represent themselves or, where appropriate, representation of that person where they are unable to express their views.
• To work and liaise with local professionals, organisations and networks to ensure that the service, and its work, is brought to the notice of all potential service-users.
• To keep up to date with service user’s rights, including statutory legislation, recommendations and guidance.
• To develop and provide information/materials to promote the service to professionals/community groups within West Lothian.
• To keep and maintain your own diary of work.

To find out more about the role, please download the Job Description below.