Advocacy Support Worker (Southern Region with outreach into RoI)

Advocacy Support Worker (Southern Region with outreach into Republic of Ireland)

Responsible to:      SEFF’s Advocacy Support Manager and Management Board

Location:                 Bessbrook, South Armagh with outreach into Republic of Ireland

Hours of work:        37.5 hours per week (funded initially until 31st March 2021)

Salary:                     £29,073 Gross + 6% Pension

                                 Payable monthly in arrears

The Role

This post has been developed as part of the PEACE IV Programme which provides investment for cross-border health and wellbeing services by increasing the quality of care in the sector for victims and survivors and their families.

Purpose of the Role

This project (funded through PEACE IV) offers support, advocacy and advice in relation to Truth, Justice and Acknowledgment to families bereaved as a result of the Troubles. The post holder will be required to support, advocate on behalf of, and advise families who wish to engage with statutory and other bodies in respect of their bereavement.

Essential Criteria:

By the closing date for applications, candidates must be able to demonstrate:

1. A relevant University degree, or equivalent qualification plus 1 year’s experience providing advocacy and advice to vulnerable clients engaged in legacy processes.

Or

4 years’ experience providing advocacy and advice to vulnerable clients engaged in legacy processes.

And

2. A minimum of 2 years’ practical experience collating and analysing complex information, and writing reports.

3. A minimum of 2 years’ practical experience of effectively managing complex client interactions.

4. A minimum of 2 years’ experience working and building relationships with multiple stakeholders.

5. Hold a full license valid in the UK with access to a car. This criterion will be waived in the case of an applicant whose disability prohibits driving but who is able to make alternative arrangements.

To apply for the position please return a completed application form, equal opportunities monitoring form along with a copy of your most up to date CV by 1pm on Friday 10th January 2020.