Advocacy Support Worker (covering County Antrim & County Down)

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SEFF are currently seeking to recruit an Advocacy Support Worker to join their Advocacy Support team.

Advocacy Support Worker

Responsible to: SEFF’s Advocacy Support Manager and Management Board

Location: (To be confirmed upon Appointment) Covering County Antrim and North Down

Duration of Employment: Starting 1st April 2021 (initially funded until December 2021, but may be extended subject to further funding being confirmed)

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £29,364 Gross + 6% Pension - Payable monthly in arrears

This post has been developed as part of the PEACE IV Programme which provides investment for cross-border health and wellbeing services by increasing the quality of care in the sector for victims and survivors and their families.

Purpose of the Role

This project (funded through PEACE IV) offers support, advocacy and advice in relation to Truth, Justice and Acknowledgment to families bereaved as a result of the Troubles. The post holder will be required to support, advocate on behalf of, and advise families who wish to engage with statutory and other bodies in respect of their bereavement.

Essential Criteria:

By the closing date for applications, candidates must be able to demonstrate:

1. A relevant University degree, or equivalent qualification plus 1 year’s experience providing advocacy and advice to vulnerable clients engaged in legacy processes.

4 years’ experience providing advocacy and advice to vulnerable clients engaged in legacy processes.

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2. A minimum of 2 years’ practical experience collating and analysing complex information, and writing reports.

3. A minimum of 2 years’ practical experience of effectively managing complex client interactions.

4. A minimum of 2 years’ experience working and building relationships with multiple stakeholders.

5. Hold a full license valid in the UK with access to a car. This criterion will be waived in the case of an applicant whose disability prohibits driving but who is able to make alternative arrangements.

To apply for this position please forward a completed application form, CV (with full details of qualifications and previous employment listed) and equal opportunities monitoring form must be returned by 1pm on Monday 14th December 2020.