Advocacy is a powerful force for change. It allows individuals to have their voices heard and respected when decisions are being made about their health and social care. It raises awareness of people’s rights and entitlements and empowers people to advocate for themselves or speak up for them when they can’t.
The Advocacy People are an independent, Human Rights based charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy, advocacy-related and Healthwatch services who make sure people are heard when it matters most.
You can find out more about advocacy and what we do on our website here.
In this vital role you will be working across East Sussex and/or West Sussex, providing an independent safeguard for people who are deprived of their liberty and have no family or friends to undertake the role. Acting within the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), you will be required to represent the person’s views to those responsible for making decisions, liaising with and developing positive working relationships with external partners and key stakeholders at a variety of levels.
Fixed term Advocate / Relevant Person’s Representative
Contract: Fixed-term to 31/03/2026 with possibility of extension/permanent post becoming available
Location: Homebased with travel across East Sussex and West Sussex
Hours: up to 37 per week (2 FTE posts available)
Salary: £24,562 per annum (pro rata)
What we’re looking for
Putting people at the heart of what you do, you will work with people from across our communities. How you work will depend on each individual so the ability to communicate in a variety of ways, verbally and non-verbally, with clients and professionals, is key to success.
You may or may not have direct experience of this in your own life, or in another role, or have relevant qualifications but this isn’t a problem as you will receive training and will work towards the qualification once in post. We’re looking for people who are creative, flexible and organised, able to balance direct work with people alongside required administrative tasks.
Ideally you will be based in East or West Sussex. This role is home-based with regular travel in East Sussex, West Sussex and surrounding area.
You must have access to both a stable home broadband service and good mobile signal, a full driving licence and your own transport as well as flexibility with working hours.
What happens next
If you’d like to know more, the full job description and information about how to apply can be found on our website here.
Anyone joining our team is subject to The Advocacy People’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment checks. Applicants invited to interview will need to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK and new employee start dates will only be confirmed once other mandatory checks, including the appropriate DBS clearance and 2 satisfactory references, one of which will need to be from your most recent or current employer, have been received.
Join us in making a real difference. Apply now to be a voice for those who need it most.
Closing Date: 09:00 Monday 16 June 2025
Interview Date: w/c 23 June 2025
Interview venue: East or West Sussex / MS Teams - tbc
If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Stephen John at: [email protected] or call 0330 440 9000.
