People's Advocate (Full Training & Professional Qualification Provided)

Kendal, North West England, United Kingdom N-Compass Covering Westmorland & Furness

Salary: £26,069 - £26,696 with IAQ pro rata
Plus excellent benefits, flexible and hybrid working opportunities, and professional development.

No advocacy experience? No problem.

Thinking about a career change? Don't be put off if you haven't worked in advocacy before. Full training and support will be provided.

You'll receive specialist training and support to achieve the City & Guilds Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification, a nationally recognised professional accreditation.

Could you help someone find their voice when it matters most?

As an Advocate, you'll support vulnerable adults to understand their rights, express their wishes and have their views heard when decisions are being made about their health, care and future.

Working across community settings and inpatient mental health wards, you'll deliver advocacy services, helping people navigate complex situations and ensuring their voice remains at the centre of decision-making.

The role includes supporting people through services such as IMCA, IMHA and Care Act Advocacy.

Why join N-Compass?

We're proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work®, with 88% of colleagues saying n-compass is a great place to work compared to 54% at a typical UK organisation.

We also know feeling welcome matters, which is why 99% of colleagues said they felt welcome when they joined n-compass.

Our commitment to creating a positive workplace has also been recognised through inclusion in the 2026 UK's Best Workplaces™ for Women, Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing and Best Workplaces™ for Development.

You'll benefit from:

Full training and support, even if you're new to advocacy
A nationally recognised professional qualification
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where possible
Ongoing learning and development
Regular supervision and peer support
Wellbeing and work-life balance support
The opportunity to change lives every day

Who we're looking for

We're looking for people who are passionate about helping others, can build trusting relationships and want a rewarding career where they can make a genuine difference to people's lives.

Experience in health, social care, housing, mental health, support work, customer service or the voluntary sector is welcomed, but not essential.

Ready to apply?

Just upload your CV. We'd love to hear from you.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Please visit our website for the full Job Description, Person Specification and Reward & Benefits Package.

Enhanced DBS check required. Applications may close early, so early applications are encouraged.

N-Compass is an equal opportunities employer. If you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

Registered Charity Number: 1128809

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