Advocate / Relevant Personâs Representative - fixed term to 31st March 2026 with the possibility of an extension/permanent post becoming available
Advocate / Relevant Personâs Representative - fixed term to 31st March 2026 with the possibility of an extension/permanent post becoming available
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Job Description
Advocacy is a powerful force for change. It allows individuals to have their voices heard and respected when decisions are being made about their health and social care. It raises awareness of peoples rights and entitlements and empowers people to advocate for themselves or speak up for them when they cant.
The Advocacy People are an independent Human Rights based charity and one of the UKs largest providers of advocacy advocacy-related and Healthwatch services who make sure people are heard when it matters most.
You can find out more about advocacy and what we do on our website here.
In this vital role you will be working across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove providing an independent safeguard for people who are deprived of their liberty and have no family or friends to undertake the role. Acting within the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) you will be required to represent the persons views to those responsible for making decisions liaising with and developing positive working relationships with external partners and key stakeholders at a variety of levels.
What were looking for
Putting people at the heart of what you do you will work with people from across our communities. How you work will depend on each individual so the ability to communicate in a variety of ways verbally and non-verbally with clients and professionals is key to success.
You may or may not have direct experience of this in your own life or in another role or have relevant qualifications but this isnt a problem as you will receive training and will work towards the qualification once in post. Were looking for people who are creative flexible and organised able to balance direct work with people alongside required administrative tasks and able to write professional reports to a good standard of English.
Ideally you will be based in West Sussex. This role is home-based with regular travel in West Sussex Brighton & Hove and surrounding areas.
You must have access to both a stable home broadband service and good mobile signal a full driving licenceand your own transport as well as flexibility with working hours.
What happens next
If youd like to know more the full job description and information about how to apply can be found on our website here.
Anyone joining our team is subject to The Advocacy Peoples Safer Recruitment pre-appointment invited to interview will need to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK and new employee start dates will only be confirmed once other mandatorychecks including the appropriateDBS clearance and 2 satisfactory references one of which will need to be from your most recent or current employer have been received.
Join us in making a real difference. Apply now to be a voice for those who need it most!
Closing Date:09:00 Thursday 21st August 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
Interview venue: West Sussex / MS Teams - tbc
If you would like to discuss the role further please contactClaire Lambertat: or call 0.
Were keen to meet great candidates as soon as possible. Interviews may be held as applications come in and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we have a high response so dont wait apply now!
The Company
The Advocacy People and Healthwatch share core values which are all about peoples voices: empowering people to speak up; amplifying service user voices; enabling people to take part in and influence decision-making about health and social care; and providing information which helps people make informed decisions. As an independent charity grounded in Human Rights principles we take pride in being one of the UKs foremost providers of advocacy and Healthwatch services. Were on a mission to make sure that when it truly matters everyones voice counts. Together we support those who often feel sidelined helping them shape decisions that affect their lives and communities.
Come and be a part of our welcoming community where your voice matters and your contributions make a real difference.
EDI
By embracing Equity Diversity and Inclusion we can build a stronger more resilient organisation and work together to create a more just and equitable society. We invite all members of our community to join us in this important journey toward positive change.
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NB: The Advocacy People reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if it believes sufficient applications are received to make an appointment.
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