Job Description

Children's Independent Advocate - Casual / Flexible hours

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Home & Field based

Could you make a positive difference in a child or young person's life? Are you looking for a rewarding role, working within an organisation whose focus is on enabling the voice of the child?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

Reconstruct Direct Children's Services are looking for Children's Advocates to join our team in

Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas.

Enabling children and young people have a voice throughout their journey within the care system, to feel listened to, safe and cared for, are intrinsic values in our Children's Services. Our advocates support children to share their views, wishes and feelings and ensure these are actively considered when decisions are being made about their care and education

Working within the framework of the National Standards for Advocacy, your role will include:

Supporting children and young people to have their voices heard at Child Protection Conferences & Child in Care review meetings

Building trust & rapport with a child or young person enabling them to express their views and wishes

Assisting children with raising complaints about their care where this is an issue for them

Advocating on behalf of young people in different care settings

You will ideally have:

A real passion for improving the outcomes for children & young people

The ability to adapt and be flexible to suit children's needs

A calm and confident approach to challenging situations

Excellent communication skills

Some previous experience of working with children and young

Effective time management skills

A basic understanding of social care and disabilities would be desirable but not necessary

You will be required to have:

A clean driving licence and access to your own car; travel within Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas is essential for this role

Basic computer skills, and the ability to accurately record and report information

An enhanced DBS check if you are successful in the application process

This role involves occasional working outside of general office hours

Who are Reconstruct?

Reconstruct has been established since 1990, continually working to improve children & young people's lives by providing Advocacy, Independent Visiting, Participation and Mentoring. We are passionate about improving children's lives and the services provided for them, promoting their participation in our planning, delivery and evaluation of service provision.

We place the child at the heart of all work we do; every child is unique and each situation requires an individualised response that meets their needs;

The purpose of this service:

To provide exceptional Independent Advocacy to ensure improved outcomes for:

Children in Care

Children subject to child protection planning and care leavers up to the age of 25

Children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

What we offer:

Casual contract - flexible hours

14.42 - 14.85 + travel time & mileage

Full Training and Ongoing support provided

Regular individual supervision, team meetings, group supervision

Annual Appraisal and personal development plans

Opportunity to develop new skills to further enhance your personal or professional aspirations

A chance to make a real impact and lasting difference to children and young people

Regular networking and social events with all our regional services

Reconstruct are an inclusive organisation committed to encouraging equality and diversity within our workforce; we warmly welcome candidates from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our team.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Reconstruct invite interested applicants to contact us if you would like the opportunity to discuss the role further via an initial, informal interview.

Thank you for considering becoming a Children's Advocate and taking the first step towards changing the lives of children & young people.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: 14.42-14.85 per hour

Schedule:

Flexitime
Work Location: In person