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About the Role

Our Advocacy Service promotes and facilitates the participation of children and young people in decisions made about them. You will be joining a passionate and dedicated team, working as an Advocacy Practitioner to positively impact the lives of children and young people across London.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advocacy services to children and young people looked after and leaving care, promoting and facilitating their participation in decisions made about them in accordance with organisational policy, procedure, and National Standards for the provision of children's advocacy services in partnership with social care professionals.
• Provide a statutory service ensuring voices are heard for children and young adults aged 0-25+ years of age.
• Ensure a high-quality outreach children's rights service to children and young people.
• Deliver and promote a Children's Rights service based on principles.
• Keep abreast of new policy or legislative changes through research and training.
• Provide children and young people with relevant information about their rights and entitlements, including developing and disseminating child-friendly information.
• Retain accurate and contemporaneous records and produce written reports.
• Provide quarterly reports to senior management.

Requirements

• Ability to travel regularly within and outside London.
• Experience working with children and young people, particularly those who have been in contact with social services, care leavers, complex needs, disability, and mental health.
• The ability to give advice and guidance is essential.

Skills

• Advocacy

Location

• London Borough of Barnet
• Greater London

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Permanent
• Full-time

Education Level

• Level 3 in health and social care or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• £27,000 per annum, plus £3333.00 London Allowance

Benefits

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
• Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages
• Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers

About the Company

• At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us and you’ll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods.
• Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters.
• We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need.
• Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.

Equal Opportunity

• At Action for Children, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.
• We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we’re taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.
• We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under‑represented in our workforce.
• We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.
• We also encourage applications from men, who are under‑represented in our Children’s Services roles.
• We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.