Independent Advocacy Worker
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.94 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 September 2025 |
| Location: | IV3 5SR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Advocacy Highland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are seeking an Advocacy Worker to join our friendly team. Advocacy Highland is a leading Highland-wide voluntary organisation, providing person-centred, independent advocacy for people with mental ill health, dementia, learning disabilities and autism. We are an organisation driven by strong values and a firm commitment to choice, dignity and social inclusion.
As an Advocacy Worker in our team, you would be providing one-to-one advocacy for people aged 16 plus under the terms of the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) Act 2003.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and approachable individual who shares our values and commitment to helping empower vulnerable & marginalised people access their rights. Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Post holders must be resident in Inverness & Nairn area, and able to travel to our main office in Inverness, where the post is based. You must possess a full driving licence with access to personal transport. You will be covering the area of Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch & Strathspey where travel to appointments and meetings will be necessary. Travel and out of pocket expenses will be paid.
The successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Disclosure Scotland check and two suitable references.
As an Advocacy Worker in our team, you would be providing one-to-one advocacy for people aged 16 plus under the terms of the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) Act 2003.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and approachable individual who shares our values and commitment to helping empower vulnerable & marginalised people access their rights. Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Post holders must be resident in Inverness & Nairn area, and able to travel to our main office in Inverness, where the post is based. You must possess a full driving licence with access to personal transport. You will be covering the area of Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch & Strathspey where travel to appointments and meetings will be necessary. Travel and out of pocket expenses will be paid.
The successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Disclosure Scotland check and two suitable references.