Advocacy Team Leader

Do you have a passion for working with people and ensuring their wishes are heard? n-compass provides health and social care services across the North of England. We support over 30,000 adults and young people to stay well each year. The purpose of the advocacy role is to make sure that the wishes, views and rights of an individual are taken into account by professionals. The role is very rewarding and offers the opportunity to learn new skills and knowledge everyday, work with great people and help vulnerable people. Our Cumbria Advocacy team have a vacancy for a full-time Advocacy Team Leader, who will benefit from joining a busy and dynamic team in a truly hybrid working environment, between office, home and the community. The successful applicant will lead a team, providing advocacy support to clients, so excellent communication skills are imperative. The successful applicant will be provided with a thorough induction training program and will be able to demonstrate: * Sound listening skills * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * The drive to manage a complex workload * Good IT skills * The ability to collect and record data accurately Key duties will include: * Supporting and leading a team of Multi Specialist Advocates * Working with professionals and families/carers * Recording data accurately and in a timely manner * Managing safeguarding situations in line with policy Successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. n-compass is an equal opportunities employer. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (formally CRB) Registered Charity Number: 1128809 Working for n-compass gives you access to a great range of benefits, take a look at what we offer: 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays with additional days for length of service. An extra day off for your birthday! Maximum 37-hour week 5% Employer Pension Contribution, 3% Employee Pension Contribution Employee Assistance Programme - around the clock access via telephone, email and online, this is a free, independent resource to help you balance your work, family and personal life Westfield Mosaic Health Plan, which enables you to be reimbursed for a range of treatments including dental, optical, therapy treatments, wellbeing and alternative therapy treatments Death in service benefit Bereavement Counselling Probate Helpline Family Friendly Policies Monthly Employee Award Buying and selling annual leave 3 hours off for Christmas shopping Learning and Development Opportunities Dynamic, innovative, fun organisation Key words; Advocacy; Cumbria; Barrow; Barrow-in-Furness; Ulveston; Multi Specialist Advocate; IMCA; IMHA; Care Act; Independent; Independent Mental Capacity Advocate; Paralegal; Support worker; Social Worker; Advocate; Mental Health; charity; third sector; leadership; management; manager; service manager REF-217 187 TPBN1_UKTJ