Independent Advocate - Spot Purchase

Etivitysolutions; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking an Independent Advocate to provide vital advocacy services, helping clients navigate their health and social care needs. The role requires strong communication skills, a good understanding of IT, and attention to detail. This permanent position offers a starting salary of £24,242.40 per annum and entails 37 hours of flexible work per week, primarily remote with some travel. Apply by December 4th, 2025.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee support networks

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in advocacy or similar roles is preferred.
• Attention to detail for accurate recording.
• Communication skills to support clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and information services.
• Support clients in their health and social care decisions.
• Record and report accurately under tight deadlines.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Excellent IT skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Independent Advocate - Spot Purchase

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At POhWER, we are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and push boundaries to make an impact. This role is ideal for someone ready to take on a role that impacts your community and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

Provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. Listen, explore options, and take action to meet our clients’ best interests.

Key Requirements

• Strong communication and time management skills to successfully work remotely.
• Excellent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn software packages such as client management databases.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of records and reporting to meet tight deadlines.

Desirable

• 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.

Location & Hours

Home based with travel around the Derby area. Applicants should live in the Derby area, have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport. You will be expected to take a flexible approach and may need to commute outside your borough; any commute will be covered within our mileage rate.

Hours of Work: 37 hours working between 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday as required.

Salary & Contract

Starting Salary: £24,242.40 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Benefits & Support

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

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

EEO Statement

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. POhWER is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, women, men, Black, Asian and other racially minoritised people, LGBTQ+ who are currently under‑represented in our workforce.

Application Details

Think you are the perfect fit for this Independent Advocate role? Don’t wait! Apply now. Closing Date: 9AM, Thursday 4th December 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early).