Advocate (Maternity Cover)

Job Title: Advocate (Maternity Cover) Service: Coram Voice: Swindon Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Hours: 15 hours per week Salary: £10,491 (FTE £24,479) for a 12 month period Location: Swindon (Home based with travel across countries) Our work About the Role We are looking for an Advocate to join our team in Swindon. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn, a desire to promote the rights of children and young people or already have an IAP City and Guilds Level 3 or IAQ City and Guilds Level 4 in Advocacy. You will work directly with care experienced children and young people and those on Child Protection Plans providing them with advocacy support in the community and a variety of settings. You will empower and support them to ensure their voices are heard within decision making processes that effect their lives. You will be a capable ambassador for Coram Voice with the ability to engage effectively with professionals, carers, other stakeholders and most importantly children and young people. If you have the necessary experience and skills and a commitment to promoting the rights of young people, we would like to hear from you. About Coram: Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK s most vulnerable children and young people. We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime. Coram is the UK s oldest children s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London ..... full job details .....