Learning Disability Advocate
Salary: £16,237 per annum
Location: Bromley / Hybrid
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities? Do you have experience in advocacy or mental health support? If so, our client would love to hear from you!
Summary
Our client is excited to announce a new opportunity for a Learning Disability Advocate as part of a pilot project aimed at supporting adults with learning disabilities who are facing mental health challenges. This project focuses on providing individual advocacy and group support to empower their clients and address their mental health needs before they reach crisis point.
In this role, you will work within our client’s self-advocacy team, delivering six-week blocks of one-to-one advocacy to help individuals identify key issues and set SMART goals. You will also lead small group sessions, teaching coping strategies and wellbeing exercises that foster a supportive community. As the lead worker on this initiative, you will collaborate closely with their self-advocacy team to deliver impactful support.
About Our Client
Our client is a community-focused organisation dedicated to amplifying the voices of individuals through personalised advocacy and self-advocacy initiatives. Their person-centred, empowering approach ensures that they promote independence and uphold the rights of those they serve. They value diversity, maintain fairness, and encourage active participation, ensuring that every individual is heard and supported.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide short-term, one-to-one self-advocacy support to help clients achieve positive outcomes.
- Facilitate wellbeing and drop-in groups to teach coping strategies and promote wellbeing in person and online.
- Enable clients to explore their thoughts and feelings, leading them to identify key challenges and work towards SMART goals.
- Support individuals in accessing community services and resources tailored to their needs.
- Work collaboratively with the self-advocacy team, contributing to the development of the project and the maintenance of essential records.
Ideal Candidate:
- At least one year of experience working with adults with learning disabilities in a professional capacity.
- A strong understanding of advocacy and mental health issues, with the ability to promote independence and self-management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to providing person-centred support.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications and comfortable with online facilitation tools like Zoom.
- A willingness to travel within the Sutton borough, with access to a full, clean UK driving licence and your own vehicle preferred.
Benefits:
- Flexible hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
- Opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
- Access to ongoing training and professional development.
- A supportive and inclusive team culture where diversity is celebrated.
