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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Advocacy Worker (Transitions Carer Advocacy)

Partners in Advocacy
Part time
Hybrid: Edinburgh
£25,392
18 per week – days can be discussed with management. £13,059 per annum.
Closing 8 August 2025
Advertised from 11 July 2025

Role

To provide independent, individual advocacy for unpaid carers of children & young people aged 14-25 with a learning disability and complex needs who are in a period of transition. To help unpaid carers make supported decisions; by articulating their needs, providing them with information on their rights and redress, and to support them to have their voice heard. Together, we empower the people we support, known as advocacy partners. 

To work independently – often lone working – and as part of a team, to ensure that the service proceeds within the policies, procedures and guidelines as approved by the Partners in Advocacy Trustees and reflective of statutory and professional obligations.

Application notes

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Closing date 08/08/2025