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.

CAPS has a substantial new role for a Collective Advocacy worker to facilitate two established collective advocacy projects, including groups for people with experiences of Eating Disorders and for people with experiences of Trauma. Our role is to ensure people’s voices are heard by decision-makers and assist people to draw on their experiences to bring about change, such as improving mental health services.

You will be led by people in the groups to take forward their identified actions, and make sure their views and wishes are expressed. You will also contribute to developing experience led sessions with volunteers as part of our Education as Advocacy programme.

The role offers autonomy and flexibility, working as part of our enthusiastic team of Collective Advocacy workers. You should be friendly and approachable, with the ability to form trusting relationships with group members and colleagues. Some working from home is possible and regularly attending meetings in and around Edinburgh will be necessary. This is a great opportunity to work with an expanding organisation that’s making a real difference to people’s lives. Find out more about CAPS Independent Advocacy at: capsadvocacy.org

There will be a 6-month probationary period attached to this post. This post will be subject to membership of the PVG Scheme and appropriate check. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 17 August 2022 at 12 noon. Interview date to be confirmed.

If you have any questions about the application process please contact Catherine Street on catherine@capsadvocacy.org or 07971 951 502

This fixed term post is a great opportunity to join CAPS’ friendly, supportive Individual Advocacy team to provide individual advocacy to adults with mental health issues in East Lothian and Midlothian. CAPS also provides advocacy to people who use drugs or alcohol in these areas and this post will specialise in extending both these services to a lower age range of 16 and 17 year olds.

The focus of the work is the provision of independent advocacy – making sure that people’s views and wishes are heard. You will make sure people are informed about their options and their rights and assist people with mental health issues to redress power imbalances in their lives. Advocacy is very rewarding work that makes a real difference. Full training will be provided.

This post will be subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. There will be a 4 month probationary period attached to this post. A mix of home and office working is possible but face to face working will be required.

This post is fixed term for 12 months initially, as it is partially funded covering for maternity leave, and may continue thereafter subject to funding constraints.