Sessional Lead Advocate Practitioner

Sessional Lead Young Persons Advocate Practitioner West Cheshire Permanent with funding until 31st March 2028 Sessional contract £16.81 per hour Home based with expectation of regular travel across Cheshire West (mileage paid at 55p a mile) Young Persons Lead Advocate Practitioner empowers children and young people to express their views and navigate complex social care, health or education systems. You will ensure that a young person''s voice is heard in decision making affecting their lives. As Lead Practitioner successful candidate will provide one to one support to young people will also support Safer Practice Manager with mentoring staff, leading and ensuring rights based trauma informed support. Benefits include but not limited to: -Enhanced maternity/paternity leave -We match up to 8% pension -Free counselling service -Opportunities to develop and widen your skills -2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation About us:The Children''s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need. Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make ..... full job details .....