National Children and Young People's Advocate

Role:                National LGBT+ Children and Young People’s Advocate

Based:            Remote – UK

Rate:              £15.50 PAYE or £20ph umb

Start Date:     ASAP

Duration:       Temporary ongoing

Hours:           35 hours per week – Remote

Our client, a specialist LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, is looking for a National LGBT+ Children and Young People’s Advocate to join their growing Children and Young People’s team.

The National LGBT+ Children and Young People’s Advocate will provide specialist advocacy and support to LGBT+ children and young people aged 13–25 who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime and/or so-called conversion practices. Working remotely across the UK, the postholder will provide a safe, supportive and empowering space for young people to talk through their experiences, explore their options and access the support they need.

Synopsis of duties:

• Provide person-centred, trauma-informed and empowerment-based advocacy and support to LGBT+ young people aged 13–25.
• Work directly with young people who have experienced abuse or violence, helping them feel supported, heard and empowered.
• Provide a safe space for young people to talk through their experiences and think through their options.
• Advocate on behalf of young people with mainstream and specialist services, ensuring their voices and experiences are represented.
• Provide support around issues including wellbeing, safety, access to services and criminal and civil justice processes.
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, working within organisational policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Children and Young People’s team and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records and complete relevant monitoring and administrative tasks.
• Work in a boundaried and reflective way, recognising the importance of self-care when supporting survivors of abuse and violence.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of providing advocacy, support or casework to children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.
• Experience supporting survivors of abuse and/or violence.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding vulnerable children and young people within a multi-agency context.
• Knowledge of the safety and risk issues associated with being a victim or survivor of abuse or violence.
• Strong understanding of the specific needs and experiences of LGBT+ young people.
• DBS dated within the last 12 months or on the Update Service.

**This post is only available to applicants from the LGBTQ+ community as permitted under the Equality Act 2010 as a Genuine Occupational Requirement.

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.