Darlington Association on Disability

Advocacy Administration Assistant

Job Type: DAD

Darlington Association on Disability are looking for a Advocacy Administration Assistant……..

to support our busy Advocacy Team with answering the phone, taking and allocating referrals (both self-referrals and from professionals), updating information systems (Charitylog/Asap) i.e. case notes etc and maintaining high quality systems.  The DAD Advocacy team work closely together and so a real team spirit is needed.

£12.21 - 12.98 per hour depending on experience -  18 - 25 hours per week (includes hours on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)

About us….

DAD is led by disabled people and promotes independence and choice, supporting disabled people and carers through the provision of services, support and information. 

About you…..

You will be:

• Reliable, Self-motivated, & well-organised, and a Multi-tasker!
• Committed to maintaining our high standards
• A good communicator
• Great with people, follow processes and meet specific timescales to get the job done

You will have:

• You’ll have experience that demonstrates your use of IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Publisher, Office 365 and databases and  particularly, the ability to manipulate data, create formulae and pivot tables/charts in Excel spreadsheets
• Experience of working with disabled people
• Good team working skills.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Good customer service skill and the ability to show initiative
• A full, clean UK driving license

DAD is a flexible, supportive employer with training opportunities available. 

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
• Pension scheme

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Co-Trainer for Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism (training can be provided)

Job Type: DAD

Trainers – who are Autistic or a person who has a Learning Disability

We are looking for people who are already qualified or willing to learn how to become an Oliver McGowan Mandatory Trainer on Learning Disability and Autism.

Trainers are needed to deliver in person to up to 30 people at a time.

You would work with another trainer to assist you to deliver the session.

Learning Disability Trainers would train on Learning Disability and Autistic Trainers will train on Autism.

Wage:  

When training to be a Co-Trainer you will be paid £12.21 per hour, plus £1.48 holiday allowance per hour = £13.69 per hour in total. 

When you are a qualified Co-Trainer you will be paid £13.05 per hour plus a holiday allowance of £1.58 per hour = £14.63 per hour in total.

Hours:

Casual hours as needed. When delivering training the working hours will be between 4 to 7 a day. Learning Disability trainers work on a morning, Autistic Trainers work on the afternoon.

For an easy read version about the job - click here

For more information about the job call Jenny on 07759903188

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Independent Advocate/Trainee Advocate

Job Type: DAD

DAD (Centre for Independent Living) is seeking to recruit an Independent Trainee Advocate who is passionate about advocacy and upholding and safeguarding the rights of people we support. 

All candidates must be committed to the values of 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.

Experience and qualifications in advocacy is preferred, but a training post will also be considered for the right candidate.

Salary: £25,116 to £28,743 per annum (37.5hrs) depending on experience and qualifications

Please note: The  Higher pay scales will be awarded to successful applicants who are in possession of a Diploma in advocacy.*

Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours per week

Location: Based at the offices of Darlington Association on Disability (travel is expected across the Borough of Darlington, Tees Valley and regular travel to other areas in the North East.) Home working is also  expected during COVID restrictions and will be considered as part of your role outside of restrictions.

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.

Travel: A travel allowance is payable for travel in connection with the post

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

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

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.  The role will also involve non instructed advocacy for people who are not able to give their views.

* All advocates will be expected to complete National Advocacy Qualifications which will be funded by DAD and completed within agreed timescales, some home study is expected. Where an advocate is not in possession of the Diploma in advocacy the lower rate will apply.

 

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