Trainee Advocate

Location: Field-based (Islington)

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (17.5 Hours)

Salary: £12,007.84 pro rata (plus £1500 London Allowance)

You’ll work directly with people accessing health and social care services—supporting them to have their voice heard and ensuring their rights are upheld.

• Shadow experienced advocates and build hands‑on experience
• Learn how to deliver instructed and non‑instructed advocacy
• Support people across a range of settings, including hospitals, care homes, supported living and the community
• Develop your own caseload as your confidence grows

This is a field‑based role, so you’ll manage your own diary, travel across Islington, and plan visits effectively.

You’ll gain exposure to different types of advocacy, which may include:

• IMHA (Independent Mental Health Advocacy)
• IMCA (Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy)
• Community and Care Act advocacy
• Children and Young People advocacy
• Paid Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR) work

• Empower people to understand their rights and make informed decisions
• Support individuals to express their views and wishes
• Promote independence and self‑advocacy
• Ensure people’s voices are heard in care planning and decision‑making
• Maintain accurate, high‑quality case records and reports
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns
• Work within key legislation including the Mental Capacity Act and related frameworks
• Build strong relationships with professionals, carers and services
• Help raise awareness of advocacy through outreach and engagement sessions

You don’t need prior advocacy experience—we’re looking for people with the right values, motivation and potential.

• Are passionate about supporting people to have their voice heard
• Are willing to complete the Level 4 Advocacy qualification
• Have strong communication skills and can adapt your approach to different needs
• Can build positive, professional relationships with a wide range of people
• Are organised and able to manage your own time and workload
• Work in a person‑centred, non‑judgemental and inclusive way
• Have transferable skills, lived experience or experience in health, social care or related settings

• Be able to travel across Islington and occasionally further afield
• Be comfortable using IT systems to manage casework and records

• Structured training and support to achieve your Level 4 qualification
• Regular supervision, coaching and reflective practice
• The opportunity to progress into a qualified Advocate role
• A flexible, field‑based role with autonomy over your schedule
• The chance to be part of a passionate, supportive team

• Inclusive Culture:
  Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support:
  Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards:
  Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave:
  Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development:
  Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support:
  Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle‑to‑work schemes.
• Referral Bonus:
  Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. Applicants with lived experience of mental illness, LGBTQIA+ identities, neurodiverse, disabled or hidden disability status, or from ethnically diverse backgrounds are especially welcome.