POST TITLE: West Dunbartonshire & Lomond Coordinator
Salary: £29,546 to £32,711 FTE (Pro rata at 20 hours is £16,883 – £18,692 pa)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 20 hodín týždenne
Days: to be worked over 3 days including Tues and Fri with flexibility for the 3rd day.
Location: Based in our Dumbarton office, this is a hybrid role with the ability to regularly work from home
Lomond and Argyll Advocacy Service have been providing advocacy support to the residents of West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute for over 20 leta. Po rozšírení našich služieb na podporu dospelých postihnutých závislosťou a internej propagácii, we have a vacancy for an Advocacy Coordinator covering West Dunbartonshire & Lomond.
Based in our Dumbarton Head office, the role combines the delivery of direct advocacy services, the supervision of Advocacy Workers and a responsibility for the work of a small team. Focused on delivering our core advocacy support to those with a Mental Illness, the elderly and frail and those detained in Hospital but ready to leave and vulnerable adults in the community requiring support.
We are seeking an individual with an understanding of and a commitment to the Principles of Independent Advocacy. The successful applicant will:
- Have experience of working in the social work/ social care sector
- Ability to or experience of supervising staff
- An understanding of the issues facing vulnerable adults and those with mental health challenges
- An ability to represent the views, interests and needs of vulnerable adults
- Excellent verbal communication and listening skills
- A commitment to uphold the human rights of all
- Good organisation skills and ability to manage own workload
- Demonstrable commitment to the principles of empowerment and self-determination.
- Ability to travel independently throughout West Dunbartonshire and Glasgow
For more information or an informal discussion please contact Caroline on 01389 726543
For an application form, Job description and associated information please see below or email ADMIn@laas.org.uk
This vacancy has now closed
Interview date: Monday 4th December 2023
