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We are seeking an Independent Advocacy Worker to provide independent advocacy throughout Perth and Kinross to people who are vulnerable through disability, illness or life circumstances.

The post holder must have experience of, or interest in, supporting and advocating for others. It is essential they are committed to: a rights based approach; Human Rights; Social Justice and the Principles, Standards & Code of Best Practice for Independent Advocacy.

The successful candidate must be able to work as an individual as well as part of a team, with excellent communication and IT skills. The post is considered regulated work so is subject to membership of the PVG scheme.

Use of a car is essential as this post covers the whole of Perth & Kinross.

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, are passionate about people’s right to have their voice heard and share the values of IAPK, we will welcome your application.

We have a fantastic opportunity to help make a positive difference by joining Dundee Independent Advocacy Support. We are looking for an organised and motivated person to take on the role of Families Development Worker.

This is a new and exciting post, created due to internal growth and demand for our services.

Do you want to be part of a staff team that strives hard to support others, sees the benefit of multi partnership agency working yet maintain the independence we have built up when delivering a range of advocacy services?

If the answer is yes to both then please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Partners in Advocacy are a leading Scottish organisation who provide high quality, independent advocacy for a range of advocacy partners. An opportunity has arisen to work with our experienced and dynamic team in Edinburgh. You will provide independent advocacy on a one-to-one basis to adults 16 plus with a learning or physical disability and to older people; to ensure that their views and wishes are heard and they are able to make informed choices so that they have influence over decisions which affect their lives.

We are seeking a Children’s and Young Person (CYP) Advocacy Worker who has experience of providing support to CYP and is passionate about CYP having their voice heard and views taken into account. This post will focus on providing advocacy support to CYP within the Children’s Hearing System.

The candidate must have experience or interest in supporting and advocating for others. It is essential they are committed to: Human Rights; Social Justice; and, the Principles, Standards & Code of Best Practice for Independent Advocacy.

We are looking for a person with excellent communication and IT skills, who can work independently and also as part of a team. The post is considered regulated work so is subject to membership of the PVG scheme. Access to a car and ability to travel throughout Angus and further afield is essential.

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience and are passionate about supporting people to have their voice heard, we would like to hear from you. AIA values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce.