Independent Advocate - Spot Purchase

Etivitysolutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven organisation is searching for an Independent Advocate to make a difference in people's lives. This role is home-based with travel around Gloucester. Candidates will need strong communication, time-management skills, and experience in advocacy or social care. The position offers a starting salary of £24,242.40 per annum and is permanent.

Benefits

Family friendly employment policies

Flexible working arrangements

Employee networks for diversity

Qualifications

• Ability to work remotely and manage time effectively.
• Experience in advocacy, information and advice, or similar roles in health or social care.
• Knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in making effective decisions about their health and social care.
• Ensure accurate recording of records and reporting.
• Travel around Gloucester for advocacy support.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time-management skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Independent Advocate – POhWER

If you are looking for a role with a values‑based organisation that has the people we support at the heart of everything we do, this is the role for you. At POhWER, we are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and push boundaries to make an impact. If you are ready to take on a role that impacts your community and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, you will be the perfect match for one of our Independent Advocate roles.

Key Details

• Hours of Work: 37 hours between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.
• Location: Home‑based with travel around Gloucester; applicants must live in Gloucester, have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport.
• Salary: Starting £24,242.40 per annum.
• Contract Type: Permanent.

Responsibilities / Requirements

• Strong communication and time‑management skills to successfully work remotely.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and ability to learn 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.

About POhWER

At POhWER, we are committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. We provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. Our team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet our clients' best interests.

Eligibility and Conditions

Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position. Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle.

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 under‑represented in our workforce. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, women, men, Black, Asian and other racially minority people, LGBTQ+ who are currently under‑represented in our workforce.

To help embed inclusion for all, 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.

Closing Date

9AM, Thursday 4th December 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early).