***THIS JOB VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED***
Fixed Term Contract until March 202025- 30 hours per week
Salary £22,048 pro rata (appointed with the Progression Framework)
Are you ex-Service or someone who has experience of military service? Do you want to help, support and empower other ex-Service personnel who are struggling with their health, wellbeing, housing or finances? Yes? Then we would love to hear from you.
We provide high quality, confidential, independent advocacy services, supporting clients in having a voice in their health and wellbeing, including the way they are cared for, the services they receive and decisions that are made about their lives. At seAp, our Advocates support clients to express their views, wishes and feelings, assisting them in safeguarding their rights and ensuring that those who are particularly vulnerable and/or excluded have an opportunity to take forward issues which are of importance to them.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advocate to work in our Military Advocacy Service to promote, support and facilitate the development of specialist advocacy services to veterans across the south of England. We have been funded by the Treasury LIBOR fund to provide advocacy support to veterans in Plymouth/East Cornwall, Wiltshire, E. Berkshire/North Hampshire, Thames Valley and Essex.
We are looking for an enthusiastic ambassador of advocacy who has knowledge and experience of military communities and veterans to work in the available locations listed above. The post holder will at all times act to ensure the independence of the service, and work in accordance with the advocacy philosophy, policies and procedures, as defined by seAp and its charitable status
Full details including Application forms, Job descriptions and relevant policies and guidance are available at http://www.latestvacancies.com/seAp/default-new.asp
seAp provides specialist advocacy training for all staff.
All applicants invited to interview will need to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK. All applicants will need to have two references and undergo Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Clearance.
Closing Date: 09:00 6th February 2016
Interview Date: w/c 27th February – candidates will be notified.
seAp values equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity no.: 1080679.
NB: seAp reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if it believes sufficient applications are received to make an appointment.