Independent Advocate - Spot Purchase

About the Role

At POhWER, we are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and pushing boundaries to make an impact. As a permanent worker you will bring this mission to life. If you are ready to take on a role that impacts your community and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, you will be a perfect match for one of our Independent Advocate roles.

We have a diverse range of employees and volunteers from different backgrounds. Prior or current experience working with vulnerable people is beneficial but we are more focused on recruiting based on values and the passion to make a difference.

• Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
• Location: Home based with travel around the London area; flexible commute may be required and will be covered within our mileage rate.
• Salary: £26,743.64 per annum (starting)
• Contract Type: Permanent

• Provide high‑quality instructed and non‑instructed advocacy according to client needs and 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 law, guidance and best practice
• Elicit effective, outcome‑focused case management, ensuring all casework demonstrates planning, action and review with relevant recording
• Prepare high‑quality written reports as part of statutory advocacy roles
• Escalate concerns or complaints professionally to relevant public bodies as instructed by clients or when appropriate

• Strong communication and time‑management skills to successfully work remotely
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn client‑management databases
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of records 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 plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service); option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Birthday off as an additional holiday day after 1 year’s service
• Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional days leave
• 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

Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking the application button.

Closing Date: 9 am, Thursday 19 February 2026 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early)

Checks: An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.

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 we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet all essential criteria.

POhWER is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups that are currently under‑represented in our workforce. We are proud to support our colleagues from the armed forces by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

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