Job Description

Do you have a passion for advocating for vulnerable Adults? Are you driven to make a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a role where every day is different and offers a chance to give people a voice? If so, keep reading! We are currently looking for a Relevant Person's Paid Representative to join our vibrant and dedicated team based in the Norfolk!


As a Relevant Person's Paid Representative, you will support a diverse range of vulnerable adults, frequently with profound and multiple needs. You will leverage your experience to provide persuasive verbal and written representations, working independently and with professional discretion. You will handle sensitive information responsibly, travel regularly to visit beneficiaries, and ensure their voices are heard and their rights upheld.

Hours of Work:

37 hours working between 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday as required.

Location:

Home based with travel around the Norfolk area.

(Applicants should live in the Norfolk area; have a full driver's licence and access to their own transport.

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Salary:

Starting Salary 24,242.40 Per annum

Contract Type:

Permanent

Relevant Person's Paid Representative Requirements:

Proven experience working with vulnerable adults, experience within a health and social care setting would be an advantage. Understanding of Safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberty would be useful. Excellent communication and time management skills. Intermediate Word, Excel and Outlook skills would be beneficial. Experience in handling highly sensitive information securely. Full driver's licence and access to your own transport and will need the appropriate business use car insurance.

Benefits:

25 days annual leave + Bank holiday (Rising to 30 days after 5 years' service) with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave + your birthday off as an additional holiday day after 1 years' service! Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional days leave. 1 Community Leave Day per annum. Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan which covers Optical/dental/alternative therapy and more!

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

At POhWER, we are committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. We provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. Our team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet our clients' best interests.

Think you are the perfect fit for this Relevant Person's Paid Representative role? Don't wait! Apply Now with your CV and Cover letter!

Closing Date:

9AM, Friday 14th November 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early)

Interview Date:

TBC



For an informal discussion please contact recruitment@pohwer.net or Community Manager James Haydon on 07580 841 031.



An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.



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Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle.


POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.



POhWER is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, women, men, Black, Asian and other racially minoritised people, LGBTQ+ who are currently under-represented in our workforce.



To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support people from different backgrounds.



POhWER is a charity who provide information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion.


POhWER was set up in 1996 by service users who, tired of others making assumptions about their capabilities and views, wanted equal access to information and a voice of their own.

Get in touch:

recruitment@pohwer.net