Darlington Association on Disability

Inclusion Officer

Job Type: DAD

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and motivated person to provide high quality support to ensure that disabled young people have the support, skills and opportunities

• to fully participate in the community,
• gain skills and confidence, influence the development of services
• and have a strong voice to speak up about the issues that are important to them, leading to greater independence and choice

26 hours per week (including evenings, school holidays and occasional weekend work) - Fixed Term until July 2027

£25,350 - £27,145 pro rata (part funded by National Lottery Community Fund)

About us….

You’ll join an established team working with disabled children & young people aged 3 -25 years, delivering a programme of school holiday activities, weekly Youth Groups (term time) and weekly Young Leaders Group (term time).

About you…..

• A relevant A qualification applicable to the role (e.g. in youth and community work, teaching, social work etc).
• Experience of working with disabled children and young people with a range of impairments
• An understanding of children and young people’s Participation and Co-production

And….

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata increasing by one day per year after 3 years’ service (max 30 days plus bank hols)
• An employee assistance programme (i.e. confidential financial and legal advice and a counselling line)
• GP Helpline

Apply online for Inclusion Officer

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Independent Trainee Advocate

Job Type: DAD

We are seeking to recruit a Trainee Advocate who is passionate about advocacy and upholding and safeguarding the rights of people we support. 

The role will involve supporting people to speak for themselves, to be fully involved in the decisions and processes that affect their lives, to obtain information and to understand their options and rights.  

This training post would provide an incredible opportunity for the right candidate and would include fully funded training to achieve a level 4 diploma National Advocacy Qualification and completed within agreed timescales, some home study is expected. As qualifications are achieved and experience gained, salary will increase accordingly to £14.15 per hour.

All candidates must show they value equality, empowerment and supporting people to have their voice heard when decisions are being made about their lives.  If you think you have the right experience, values, drive and enthusiasm needed for this role, and in turn DAD will provide a team environment, with excellent support and conditions.

Salary: £12.50 – £14.15 per hour depending on qualifications

Please note: The  Higher pay scales will be awarded to successful applicants who are in possession of a Diploma in advocacy/experience in advocacy. The starting rate will be based on any existing advocacy experience and/or advocacy qualification already achieved.  Starting rate will increase after a successful 3 month probation period to £13.13/hr and will increase incrementally as qualifications are achieved.  Please see the end of the job description regarding training opportunities offered and required for unqualified advocates and terms regarding these

Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours

Location: Based at the offices of Darlington Association on Disability in Darlington (travel is expected across Tees Valley regularly, and in other areas of the North East on an occasional basis.)  We particularly welcome applicants living in the Middlesbrough / Stockton and  Redcar area.  There will be mix of office and home working, after six months home working will increase. 

Holidays: 25 days per annum (pro rata if less than 37.5), Bank Holidays, entitlement increases with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays.

Other: A competitive sick scheme is available after the necessary qualifying period. Employee Assistance Scheme. GP Helpline

You will be trained to provide a range of types of advocacy support (subject to current training), including:

• Relevant Person’s Representative, for people who are subject to a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard under the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Independent Mental Health Advocacy, for people subject to the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Care Act Advocacy
• Independent Mental Capacity Act advocacy.
• General advocacy
• Specialist mental health advocacy
• Self advocacy facilitation

We reserve the right to close the vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.

Please note only successful applicants will be contacted for interview.

Apply online for Independent Trainee Advocate

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