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Independent Advocate

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 13.45 - 13.45 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Bristol, City of Bristol

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

If you are looking for a role with a values-based organisation that has the people we support at the heart of everything we do, this is the role for you.

At POhWER, we are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and push boundaries to make an impact. If you are ready to take on a role that impacts your community and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you will be the perfect match for one of our Independent Advocate roles.

We have a diverse range of employee, bank workers and volunteers from different backgrounds. Previous or current job roles and experiences working with vulnerable people is beneficial however we are more focused on recruiting based on values and the passion to make a difference.

Hours of Work: Bank contract working between 9am - 5pm Monday – Friday as required.

Location: Home based with travel around the Bristol area.

(Applicants should live in the Bristol area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport.)

Please note: You will be expected to be take a flexible approach and potentially could be expected to commute outside of your specified borough. This commute would be covered within our Milage rate within our policy.

Due to the requirements of this role we are happy to also consider applications from outside of the posted location.

Salary: £13.45 Per hour

Contract Type: Bank Worker

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.

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

At POhWER, we are committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. We provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. Our team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet our clients' best interests.

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Closing Date: 9AM, Friday 1st May 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early)

An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.

We're proud to support our 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.

POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

POhWER is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, women, men, Black, Asian and other racially minoritised people, LGBTQ+ who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support people from different backgrounds

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