Advertised from 13 February 2026

Role

Partners in Advocacy are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic individual to join our Carers Independent Advocacy Service based in Edinburgh.

The project, which is a year in duration, will focus on independent collective advocacy for unpaid carers of individuals with mental illness, learning disability, autism, dementia, or acquired brain injury who are accessing, or seeking to access, local social care services. The postholder will help support people to have their voices heard and their rights respected within their local social care system.  

We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your skills, experience, and expertise align with the criteria outlined in the person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide examples of how your knowledge and experience fulfil each aspect of the person specification. 

Partners in Advocacy takes pride in being a Disability Confident Employer, fully committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment.

For informal queries, please contact Iain Templeton, Director of Advocacy Services at iain@pia.scot

Application notes

Please note that we cannot accept CVs. Please submit your application through this portal - https://hr.breathehr.com/v/collective-advocacy-worker-45264

Application deadline: Monday 2nd March 2026

Interviews are likely to be held week beginning 16th March 2026