{"id":1844,"date":"2026-02-11T13:23:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advocacy-highland.org.uk\/?p=1844"},"modified":"2026-03-10T08:05:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:05:06","slug":"vacancy-advocacy-worker-caithness-sutherland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.advocacy-highland.org.uk\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/vacancy-advocacy-worker-caithness-sutherland\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacancy &#8211; Advocacy Worker, Caithness &#038; Sutherland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>Job Vacancy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Advocacy Worker\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u2013 Caithness &amp; Sutherland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>~ Independent Advocacy Worker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>~ Covering Caithness &amp; Sutherland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>~ Home-based with travel required throughout area<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>~ Flexible working hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>~ 12 hours per week, \u00a312.94 per hour<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are you an excellent communicator?<\/li>\n<li>Are you passionate about empowering people who may be vulnerable?<\/li>\n<li>Do you believe that everyone has the right to be involved in decisions about their own life?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you answer yes to the above, you may wish to apply to become an Independent Advocacy Worker with us!<\/p>\n<p>Advocacy Highland is a leading Highland-wide voluntary organisation, providing person-centred, independent advocacy for people with mental ill health, dementia, learning disabilities and autism.\u00a0\u00a0 We are an organisation driven by strong values and a firm commitment to choice, dignity and social inclusion.<\/p>\n<p>As an Advocacy Worker in our team, you would be providing one-to-one advocacy for people aged 16 plus under the terms of the Mental Health (Care &amp; Treatment) Act 2003.<\/p>\n<p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and approachable individual who shares our values and commitment to helping empower vulnerable &amp; marginalised people access their rights. Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants should reside in Caithness &amp; Sutherland, as the role involves covering this geographical area, sometimes having to meet people face to face. We are especially keen to receive applications from individuals based in Caithness.<\/p>\n<p>A full driving licence and access to personal transport are essential, as travel to appointments and meetings will be required. All travel and out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.<\/p>\n<p>The successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Disclosure Scotland check and two suitable references.<\/p>\n<p>Further information on 01463 233460.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please submit your application as soon as possible.\u00a0 CLOSING DATE 12 March 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advocacy-highland.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Advocacy-Worker-Job-Description-CS-Jan-2026.doc\">Advocacy Worker Job Description, C&amp;S<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advocacy-highland.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/CS-Advocate-Letter-Jan-2025-1.docx\">C&amp;S Advocate Letter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advocacy-highland.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Application-Form-2023.doc\">Application-Form<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advocacy-highland.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Application-Guidance-MAIN-Nov-2021.docx\">Application Guidance<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advocacy-highland.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Equality-Diversity-Monitoring-Form-2024.docx\">Equality-Diversity-Monitoring-Form<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job Vacancy \u00a0 Advocacy Worker\u00a0\u2013 Caithness &amp; Sutherland \u00a0 ~ Independent Advocacy Worker ~ Covering Caithness &amp; Sutherland ~ Home-based with travel required throughout area ~ Flexible working hours ~ 12 hours per week, \u00a312.94 per hour \u00a0\u00a0 Are you an excellent communicator? 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