Jobs
What does it take to work in advocacy?
We do not currently have any vacancies, but check this page to see if we are looking for new Advocates to join our established local charity giving a voice to vulnerable people.
The Advocate role
Our advocates work either part time or full time, giving a voice and support to vulnerable people throughout Hampshire. Meeting with service users in care homes, hospitals, their own homes or community settings, they support people to understand their rights and access the appropriate care and support. They also support our Basingstoke based self-advocacy group, promote our service and develop projects with local communities. Advocates receive mileage costs, in person supervision and peer support.
Who can be an Advocate?
Our Advocates are committed to our organisational values of Independence, Empowerment, Inclusion and Respect. Not everyone has previous experience of advocacy, some will have worked in health social care education or law or have transferrable skills from other settings. Our Advocates have the ability to communicate with a wide range of people, an empathetic approach, and strong organisational skills. They are able to travel using your own transport throughout Hampshire (and surrounding areas if required) as not all our service users live on public transport routes.
