Peer Advocacy Development Worker

Angusindadvocacy; Forfar; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An advocacy organization in Forfar is seeking a Peer Advocacy Development Worker to support the delivery of citizen and collective advocacy for adults. This role involves recruiting, training, and supervising volunteer advocates, facilitating group sessions, and promoting systemic change in the community. The ideal candidate will have experience in advocacy and a passion for social justice. This position is hybrid, offering 21 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until March 2027.

Benefits

Annual leave of 26 days

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment and training of volunteers.
• Ability to facilitate group advocacy sessions.
• Commitment to promoting inclusion and equality.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteer citizen advocates.
• Facilitate collective advocacy groups and community forums.
• Develop peer led resources to promote self-advocacy.

Job description

At Angus Independent Advocacy (AIA) every staff member is expected to:

• Promote human rights and the values of inclusion, social justice, and equality of opportunity.
• Embed the ethos and principles of independent advocacy in all aspects of their work.
• Act with integrity, respect, and a commitment to empowering individuals and communities.

About the Role

The post's primary purpose is to support the delivery of a blended model of citizen and collective advocacy for adults in Angus (18+) who access or need social care, including unpaid carers, people with learning disabilities, and those with mental health challenges. The post holder will recruit, train, and support volunteer citizen advocates, facilitate group advocacy sessions, and help create safe spaces for shared experiences and collective voice. The role promotes both individual empowerment and systemic change through preventative engagement and community connection.

Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteer citizen advocates.
• Facilitate collective advocacy groups and community forums in co-ordination with Whole Family Wellbeing Worker.
• Develop peer led resources to promote self-advocacy.
• Actively uphold and implement AIA’s policies, procedures, and protocols in all aspects of work.
• Contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and resilient working environment for yourself and colleagues.
• Take responsibility for personal safety in and out of the office.
• Represent Independent Advocacy and AIA positively and professionally in all interactions.
• Engage in critical reflection to continuously improve practice and decision-making.
• Take ownership of ongoing learning and development, seeking opportunities for growth.
• Work collaboratively within the ethos and values of the organisation, promoting inclusion, equality, and respect.

Job Title: Peer Advocacy Development Worker (Whole Family Wellbeing)

Hours: 21 hours per week

Duration: Fixed Term 1st April 2026-30th March 2027 (extension subject to funding)

Reports to: Development Manager

Location: Hybrid (AIA Office, Forfar/Home)

Pay range and compensation package

• Annual leave: 26 days plus 12 Public Holidays and a half-day Christmas Shopping (prorated)
• Other: Access to wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme