Role Type: Employment
Hours: Part time
Application deadline: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – 17:00
Based: Gateshead
Salary: £27,115 Pro Rata
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Project Support
About The Role
As an Advocate with us, you’ll support individuals in diverse circumstances to have their voices heard by health and social care professionals and other key stakeholders. Your work will help ensure people are empowered to make informed decisions about their lives and care.
The role involves travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes, and community settings. While some work can be completed from home, particularly administrative tasks, access to your own transport and a reliable home internet connection is essential.
As this is a newly funded project, the postholder will play a key role in shaping how SHOUT is delivered locally. This includes developing strong working relationships with schools, SEND teams, Transitions services and community partners, identifying unmet need, promoting the service, and contributing to the growth and sustainability of the project.
About You
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds. Ideally, you’ll have some experience in advocacy or in providing support, or welfare services to adults or young people – particularly those with learning disabilities and/or autism, communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or difficulties accessing support.
You may have worked or volunteered in health or social care, education, youth services, support services, or in advice and guidance roles. Above all, we’re looking for people who are passionate about making a difference and supporting others to be heard.
How will you make a difference?
You’ll actively promote SHOUT within local communities and professional networks, helping to build awareness and increase access to early advocacy support.
To learn more about Advocacy and the services we provide, please visit our website.
Professional Development
We’re committed to helping our team grow. Whether you’re starting your career in Advocacy or looking to expand your expertise, we offer a range of development opportunities. We’re proud of our track record in supporting staff to build knowledge, skills, and experience across various advocacy roles.
Equality and Diversity
At Your Voice Counts, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. We value diversity, promote equality, and work to ensure everyone can reach their full potential.
We are a Disability Confident employer. Applicants who identify as disabled and meet all essential criteria will be offered an interview. If you require an alternative way to apply, please contact our HR team to discuss your needs.
Person Specification
We’re looking for passionate and committed individuals who can support people to be heard and make informed choices. Below are the qualities, experience, and skills we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.
Essential Criteria
Experience and Knowledge
Skills And Abilities
Commitment and Practicalities
Desirable Criteria
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