Independent Advocate

Overview

Are you passionate about empowering people to be heard and respected? Ready to lead and inspire others in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred advocacy? At POhWER we are committed to making a difference in people’s lives and pushing boundaries to create lasting impact.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 am–5 pm.

Location:

Home based with travel around North Lincolnshire. Applicants should live in the North Lincolnshire area, hold a full driver’s licence and have access to their own transport. The role may require flexible travel beyond the specified borough, covered within the mileage rate under our policy.

Starting salary £24,242.40 per annum. Contract type:
Permanent.

• Provide high‑quality instructed and non‑instructed advocacy that meets the needs of clients and aligns with relevant services.
• Act on behalf of clients at all times, following their instructions and representing their wishes, feelings, beliefs and values in a manner consistent with the law, guidance and best practice.
• Demonstrate effective, outcome‑focused case management by planning, acting and reviewing with appropriate recording.
• Produce high‑quality written reports as part of statutory advocacy roles.
• Escalate concerns or complaints professionally to relevant public bodies as instructed by clients or where appropriate.

• Strong communication and time‑management skills to work effectively in a remote setting.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and the ability to learn client‑management software.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording and reporting to meet tight deadlines.

• Previous experience in advocacy, information and advice, or a similar role within health, social care or the voluntary sector.
• Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable adults.
• Working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years of service) with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave; birthday off as an additional holiday after 1 year of service.
• Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional leave days.
• 1 community leave day per annum.
• Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan covering optical, dental, alternative therapy and more.
• Auto‑enrolment pension plan.
• Death in service cover.

POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a Level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups under‑represented in our workforce.

We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support people from different backgrounds.

Enhanced DBS and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position. Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle. We proudly support our colleagues from the armed forces and sign the Armed Forces Covenant (August 2024).

Closing date: 9 AM, Monday 12th January 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early).