AdvocateFull time or part time hours availableAre you compassionate, organised, and looking to make a real difference in people s lives?Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?What does the job involve?Travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes around Sutton/Croydon/SurreySupporting people to speak up, helping them to understand information, ensure their wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs and values are consideredCheck and challenge Local Authorities and/or professionals as appropriate to ensure they are acting in the best interest of the clientCompassionate communication: You ll engage with people from all walks of life from care home residents to staff to social services ensuring that the client s voice is heardPromote empowermentRaise safeguarding concernsWork in accordance with relevant legislation such as Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Care Act, DoLS and Human Rights ActMonitoring and reporting - Following a checklist, you will write and submit detailed reports to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) teamWhat we re looking for:IAQ qualified (including any specialist unit) or be willing to study for and obtain within 12 months of commencing employmentPrevious experience of working as an advocate/working with a diverse range of vulnerable peopleKindness, compassion, good communication skills and the ability to connect with othersAbility to communicate ..... full job details .....