Independent Advocate-Derbyshire
Hours 37.5 hours per week, permanent position
Salary: Trainee Advocate 26,226 FTE / Qualified Advocate 27,500 FTE
Location: Derby or Chesterfield
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our advocacy service in Derbyshire. We offer flexible working hours Monday to Friday. There is no shift work, and we do not work evenings or weekends.
The role will involve providing face-to-face support with people and supporting people at meetings with professionals. The role will primarily focus on IMHA/Care Act work but with a requirement to carry out other advocacy roles in line with service demand.
For people who lack the capacity to make specific decisions, you will be obtaining and sharing their views with health or social care professionals involved in making best-interest decisions on their behalf. Your role will include representing people who are subject to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. You will also be supporting people through safeguarding processes.
This role includes supporting people of all ages. You will be working with people with dementia, people with learning disabilities, autistic people, people with physical and sensory impairment, people with an acquired brain injury and those with a mental health need. You will be working with people who live in care settings and in their own homes and people who are in mental health units.
Please see job description for full details of this role. This can be found on our website at https://cloverleaf-advocacy.co.uk/get-involved/vacancies/
If you feel you can demonstrate the skills and transferable experience, we are looking for then please visit our website where you can submit your application form via the apply now button. Alternatively, please send your CV with a written statement outlining your suitability for this role. Please look at the ‘about you’ section in the job description when you are completing your letter, and make sure you address all the points listed. Please note that CVs received without a supporting statement will not be considered. You can send a CV and covering letter to [email protected] .
Closing date: Wednesday 5th August 2026 at noon
Interview date: Monday 17th August 2026
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,226.00-£27,500.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
