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Base pay range

Starting salary £26,743.64 per annum (pay based on skills and experience).

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, working between 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.

Location: Home based with travel around the London area. Flexible commute may be required; mileage will be reimbursed.

Contract Type: Permanent.

What You’ll Do

• Provide high‑quality instructed and non‑instructed advocacy according to the needs of the client.
• Act on behalf of clients at all times, following their instructions and representing their wishes, feelings, beliefs and values consistently with the law, guidance and best practice.
• Evidence effective, outcome‑focused case management, ensuring all casework demonstrates planning, action and review with relevant recording.
• Provide high‑quality written reports as part of statutory advocacy roles.
• Escalate concerns or complaints professionally to relevant public bodies as instructed by clients or otherwise where appropriate.

Independent Advocate Requirements

• Strong communication and time‑management skills to successfully work remotely.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and the ability to learn client‑management databases.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of records and reporting to meet tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Previous experience in advocacy, information and advice or a similar role within health, social care or the voluntary sector.
• Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable adults.
• Working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service); option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave; birthday off as an additional holiday day after 1 year’s service.
• Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional days leave.
• 1 community leave day per annum.
• Cash wellbeing healthcare plan covering optical, dental, alternative therapy and more.
• Auto‑enrolment pension plan.
• Death in service cover.

Meet the Organisation

At POhWER, we empower individuals and enable their voices to be heard. We provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about health and social care.

Closing Date

9 AM, Friday 28th November 2025 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early).

Responsible Verification

An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.

Equal Opportunity

POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a Level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. POhWER is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups currently under‑represented in our workforce. We offer family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible arrangements, and employee networks.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal