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Freelance Children's Advocates - Full Time/Part Time
£20/hour (professional time), £10/hour (travel time) + Expenses
Action For Children, Haringey, Haringey
- Hybrid working
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 5 days ago, 8 Jul
Full Job Description
Action for Children – Children’s Advocacy Team based in London
Job Type: Freelance position Full-time/Part-time
Work Location: Hybrid remote mainly North London (we particularly welcome applications from Enfield/Haringey area)
Fee: £20/hour (professional time), £10/hour (travel time) + Expenses
How to apply: Email CV and Personal Statement by clicking "Fast Apply" now!. Only candidates who send us both documents will be considered
Closing date:1st August 2025 at midnight.
Interview: Date tbc - Successful candidates are asked to attend one training day in Central London (Date tbc)
The Role
You work with children in contact with Children's Social Services (CSS). You support children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard in decisions that affect them and that their rights are met. You have a passion for children's rights and ensure the wishes and feeling of vulnerable children are heard by those working with them. You are an excellent communicator, with the ability to work with professionals whilst being led by the child or young person.
Deliver advocacy services under the National Standards for the Provision of Children's Advocacy Services to children and young people in contact with CSS that promotes and facilitates their participation in decisions made about them, including children looked after, care leavers, children in need and children going through child protection procedures.
Key Knowledge
- Detailed knowledge of safeguarding, childcare legislation and good practice in relation to Children’s Act complaints
- A solid understanding of the issues that impact children and young people in contact with CSS, including looked after/ leaving care or going through Child Protection procedures
- A solid understanding of Children’s Rights in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Relevant Experience
- Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent in related field (e.g. teaching) or equivalent professional experience
- Experience in social work or related field working directly with children and young people
- Proven ability to work in child-centred and sensitive manner with the skill to engage children of all ages and abilities
- Capacity to communicate in professional manner with professionals at all levels to challenge practice and negotiate positive outcomes for children and young people in care
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