Independent Advocate
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,242 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 November 2025 |
| Location: | Bath, Bath & N E Somerset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | AWD online |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AWDO-P13971 |
Summary
Independent Advocate
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Are you ready to take on a role that impacts your community? We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Independent Advocate to join our Banes Team.
As an Independent Advocate, you will provide crucial support to vulnerable adults facing significant health and social care challenges. Your role involves delivering persuasive verbal and written representations on behalf of clients, collaborating with public and voluntary organisations, and taking directed actions to address client issues. This role demands flexibility due to the role involving travel around Banes, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidently.
Hours of Work: 37 hours, working between Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Location: Home based with travel in and around the Banes area.
(Applicants must live within the area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport)
Salary: starting salary £24,242.40 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Independent Advocate Requirements:
• Strong communication and time management skills to successfully work remotely
• Excellent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn software packages such as client management databases
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of records and reporting to meet tight deadlines
Desirable:
• Previous experience in advocacy, information and advice, or a similar role within health, social care, or the voluntary sector
• Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable adults
• Working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations
Benefits:
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holiday (Rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service) with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave + your birthday off as an additional holiday day after 1 years’ service!
• Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional days leave
• 1 Community Leave Day per annum
• Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan which covers Optical/dental/alternative therapy and more!
• Auto enrolment Pension plan
• Death in service cover
Meet the Organisation
The organisation is committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. They provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. The team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet clients’ best interests.
Think you are the perfect fit for this Independent Advocate role? Don’t wait, click apply now!
Closing Date: 9AM, Wednesday 5th November 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early)
Interview Date: TBC
An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.
The organisation is proud to support colleagues from the armed forces signing the Armed Forces Covenant in August 2024.
Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle.
An equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. They are a level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. The organisation encourages applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, they offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support people from different backgrounds.
APPLY TODAY…
By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P13971
Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Bath, Somerset, South West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Are you ready to take on a role that impacts your community? We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Independent Advocate to join our Banes Team.
As an Independent Advocate, you will provide crucial support to vulnerable adults facing significant health and social care challenges. Your role involves delivering persuasive verbal and written representations on behalf of clients, collaborating with public and voluntary organisations, and taking directed actions to address client issues. This role demands flexibility due to the role involving travel around Banes, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidently.
Hours of Work: 37 hours, working between Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Location: Home based with travel in and around the Banes area.
(Applicants must live within the area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport)
Salary: starting salary £24,242.40 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Independent Advocate Requirements:
• Strong communication and time management skills to successfully work remotely
• Excellent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn software packages such as client management databases
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of records and reporting to meet tight deadlines
Desirable:
• Previous experience in advocacy, information and advice, or a similar role within health, social care, or the voluntary sector
• Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable adults
• Working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations
Benefits:
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holiday (Rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service) with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave + your birthday off as an additional holiday day after 1 years’ service!
• Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional days leave
• 1 Community Leave Day per annum
• Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan which covers Optical/dental/alternative therapy and more!
• Auto enrolment Pension plan
• Death in service cover
Meet the Organisation
The organisation is committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. They provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. The team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet clients’ best interests.
Think you are the perfect fit for this Independent Advocate role? Don’t wait, click apply now!
Closing Date: 9AM, Wednesday 5th November 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early)
Interview Date: TBC
An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.
The organisation is proud to support colleagues from the armed forces signing the Armed Forces Covenant in August 2024.
Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle.
An equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. They are a level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. The organisation encourages applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, they offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support people from different backgrounds.
APPLY TODAY…
By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P13971
Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Bath, Somerset, South West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ