Advocacy Worker - Covent Garden, United Kingdom - Workweeks

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Covent Garden, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

As an Advocacy Worker, you will champion the rights and needs of individuals, providing support and representation to empower them in navigating complex systems.

This role requires a dedicated and empathetic professional committed to advocating for justice, equality, and positive change.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals, we invite you to join our advocacy team.


Responsibilities:


  • Provide individualized advocacy support to clients, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are upheld.
  • Collaborate with clients to identify their needs, concerns, and aspirations, and work towards achieving positive outcomes
  • Stay informed about relevant laws, regulations, and policies that impact the rights and wellbeing of clients.
  • Educate clients about their rights and legal options, offering guidance and support throughout the advocacy process.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of advocacy campaigns to address systemic issues affecting the communities served.
  • Facilitate workshops and training sessions to empower clients with knowledge and skills to advocate for themselves.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication channels with clients, community partners, and relevant authorities.

Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree in social work, law, human rights, or a related field.
  • Previous experience in advocacy work, preferably in areas such as social justice, human rights, or community empowerment.
  • Strong knowledge of legal and social issues affecting marginalized populations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Empathy, resilience, and a commitment to social justice and equality.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Familiarity with local community resources and support services.

Benefits:


  • Competitive salary with opportunities for professional development.
  • Health and wellness benefits.
  • Pension scheme and other financial benefits.
  • Employee assistance program for personal and professional wellbeing.
  • Opportunities for community engagement and advocacy impact.
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£25,762.30-£27,071.75 per year


Benefits:


  • Additional leave
  • Canteen
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Flexitime
  • Onsite parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Covent Garden: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:


  • Advocacy: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person
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