Advocacy Worker

EARS is an independent advocacy provider – our role is to make sure people’s voices are heard when there are issues in their lives.

We are pleased to announce the following post:

Independent Advocacy Worker

Stroke Survivors

(35 Hours)

Starting salary £24,500, plus mileage/travel expenses

Work undertaken is based in the EARS West Lothian office as well as some visits to service users within Edinburgh and East Lothian. Mileage expenses are reimbursed for travel within work.

Employees of EARS:

• Receive 38 days per year annual leave.
• Flexitime working options are available.
• Receive full access to an Employee Assistance Programme and free independent counselling support.
• Receive a Workplace Pension Scheme – details available upon offer of the post.
• Mileage for travel during work time will be paid in line with the Organisation’s Expense Policy.
• Training for this post will be provided and there will be ongoing opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.

Applications

We especially welcome applications from people with any of the following:

• experience of managing your own caseload
• working with people with a disability
• experience of the Health and Social Care Sector
• experience of the third sector

Please fill out an application form and return by email.

For more information about the role, please email info@ears-advocacy.org.uk.

Closing date for applications is Friday 5th January.