Job Description

Do you have a passion for working with people and ensuring their wishes are heard?

n-compass provides health and social care services across the North of England. We support over 30,000 adults and young people to stay well each year. The purpose of the advocacy role is to make sure that the wishes, views and rights of an individual are taken into account by professionals. The role is very rewarding and offers the opportunity to learn new skills and knowledge everyday, work with great colleagues and support vulnerable people.


We're looking for a Multi Specialist Advocate to join our dedicated Liverpool team. This is a vital role for someone who is professional, resilient, and deeply committed to supporting people's rights and choices. You'll work independently with individuals facing a range of complex needs, providing both statutory and non-statutory advocacy across various settings in the Liverpool area.

Purpose of the Role

To deliver one-to-one advocacy to individuals in Liverpool under the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, and Care Act, ensuring their views and rights are fully represented in line with legal requirements and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), and Care Act Advocacy. Provide strength-based short-term advocacy and complaint advocacy in line with clients' instructions. Offer non-instructed advocacy for individuals who lack capacity to instruct. Conduct initial assessments and risk assessments for new referrals. Deliver advocacy on mental health inpatient wards and in community settings. Maintain accurate case records and documentation using our case management system. Stay updated on advocacy best practices, emerging case law, and changes in legislation. Signpost clients to other relevant services where appropriate. Support client exit plans and collect service monitoring data. Assist with the induction, supervision, and support of staff, students, and volunteers. Foster strong working relationships with professionals and organisations, including other advocacy services. Represent and promote the advocacy service across different forums and events. Work towards and achieve the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice (City & Guilds) qualification. Meet individual and team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Support general service administration and contingency work as needed.

Please find attached on our website, the full , Person Specification and benefits package.

n-compass is an equal opportunities employer, if you requite any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply for this role, please contact hr@n-compass.org.uk.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (formally CRB)

Registered Charity Number: 1128809



Key words; Advocacy; Team Leader, Multi Specialist Advocate; IMCA; IMHA; Care Act; Independent; Independent Mental Capacity Advocate; Paralegal; Support worker; Social Worker; Advocate; Mental Health; charity; third sector