Independent Advocate, Full Time – SWAN South West Advocacy Network

Company: SWAN South West Advocacy Network
Apply for the Independent Advocate, Full Time – SWAN South West Advocacy Network
Location: Taunton
Job Description:

South West Advocacy Network supports and empowers people to have a voice, by ensuring access to quality, independent, advocacy. We believe that everyone has the right to be heard & respected, the right to choice in decisions about themselves and the right to be safe.

We are currently recruiting for an Independant Advocate (Multi Skilled) to join our Isle of Wight Team, this is a full-time role working 37 hours per week.

Advocates take action to help people express their views, secure their rights, pursue their interests and obtain the services they need. Advocates work in partnership with people and take their side, promoting equality, social inclusion and social justice.

Advocates work directly with clients both in institutional settings and in the community.

Actual salary will be £24,454.04 per annum.

Advocates must hold the Diploma in Independent Advocacy Qualification (City & Guilds Level 3 or 4) or be willing to work towards within 12 months of appointment. Additional specialist units to support delivery in line with the Care Act 2014 may also be required.

The post is subject to 2 references including previous employer, evidence of right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check.

Apply; Please send us your current CV and a paragraph or two telling us why you are right for the role, using the attached Job Description and Personal Specification to help. Please give examples which can be taken from personal or professional experience. These should be emailed to recruitment@swanadvocacy.org.uk.

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Posted: May 9th, 2026