Advocate

Location:

Sutton (SM2) – Surrey, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

24050 – 24050 Per Annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Charity Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Health, Nursing & Social Services

Advertiser:

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited

Job ID:

132481457

Posted On:

27 November 2025

Advocate

Are you compassionate, organised, and looking to make a real difference in people’s lives? Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

What does the job involve?

* Travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes around Sutton, Croydon, Surrey, Bexley and Bromley.

* Supporting people to speak up, helping them to understand information, ensure their wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs and values are considered.

* Check and challenge Local Authorities and/or professionals as appropriate to ensure they are acting in the best interest of the client.

* Compassionate communication – You’ll engage with people from all walks of life, from care home residents to staff to social services, ensuring that the client’s voice is heard.

* Promote empowerment.

* Raise safeguarding concerns.

* Work in accordance with relevant legislation such as Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Care Act, DoLS and Human Rights Act.

* Monitoring and reporting – Following a checklist, you will write and submit detailed reports to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) team.

What our client is looking for:

* To be willing to study for an IAQ qualification (including any specialist unit) and be able to obtain within 12 months of commencing employment.

* Previous experience of working as an advocate/working with a diverse range of vulnerable people.

* Kindness, compassion, good communication skills and the ability to connect with others.

* Ability to communicate clearly in writing, verbally and nonverbally, using a range of communication tools and methods.

* IT skills – A working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, databases and other relevant technology.

* Strong organisational skills.

* A valid driver’s license and car as this role involves travel to clients.

What our client offers:

* A starting salary of £24,050 per annum for a 37-hour week or part-time equivalent.

* They will invest up to £2,000 into your development, including funded training and career development.

* Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution.

* 24/7 Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme.

* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

* Free eye care vouchers.

* Flexible working.

* On-the-job training and shadowing opportunities.

* The chance to make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals.

Hours and Location:

* They are looking for people who can work up to 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday).

* The candidate will need to work flexibly in the specified locations as required, based from their Sutton/Croydon office, mainly covering those areas, but not limited to that area.

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