Childrens Rights Worker and Advocate

and be heard. Advocates work in the front line delivering positive outcomes for those they support. The role includes:

• Supporting and enabling children and young people's understanding of their rights and options to help them make informed decisions. Empowering individuals to communicate their views, wishes, and feelings, and participate in decision making processes. Supporting children and young people to make challenges or representations when necessary, including asking pertinent questions on their behalf.We are seeking applicants with the required skills, and similar previous experience; however additional relevant training will be provided. Please refer to the role profile for further details. We offer flexible working hours to meet the needs and demands of the service, which will include occasional weekend and evening work. A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential If you would like to find out more information about the role or for an
  
  informal discussion, please contact: Angela Gill - Email: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. Closing Date: Sunday 11th October 2026Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026 This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need
  
  to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying. We may utilise digital interview methods. As part of our Vision ( ) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel. As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished - see guidance.
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