Independent Advocate/Paid Representative - Disability Together
- Devon, Hybrid
- Multiple Terms
- £27,173 per annum (Full Time Equivalent)
Location: Home based with flexibility to cover Devon-wide remit
A great opportunity to join a user-led charity working across the southwest to support D/deaf and disabled people to have a voice and to live their life, their way.
Overview of the Role
• We are looking for someone with:
• A good understanding of the principles of advocacy;
• Experience of working with people who have a range of disabilities and communication problems; and
• A good working knowledge in areas of Safeguarding, Mental Capacity, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Mental Health or other relevant speciality.
• Previous advocacy experience not essential.
About Disability Together
Disability Together exists to ensure people with physical, learning and/or sensory disabilities and D/deaf people with BSL can make an active and equal contribution in society.
In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing with length of service.
• Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working options
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fully Accessible office with on-site parking
Disability Confident
Disability Together strives to be user-led in all that we do and we welcome applications from disabled and D/deaf people.
All disabled and D/deaf people who meet the essential requirements against the person specification will be offered an interview.
This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
For further details, full job description, personal specification and application pack, please:
Visit our website: www.disabilitytogether.org.uk,
Email us: jobs@disabilitytogether.org.uk, or
Telephone us: 01392 459222.
Please Note: All applications have to be received by a completed application form which can be downloaded from our website. https://disabilitytogether.org.uk/get-involved/work-with-us/job-opportunities/and returned to jobs@disabilitytogether.org.uk by 5pm Friday 13th March 2026.
Please contact us if you require the application pack in a different format or any other reasonable adjustments.
Interview Date: Tuesday 24th March 2026
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationDevonHybrid
- Work Postcode
Devon
- Reference
JS07983
- Occupational GroupSocial Care & HealthYouth & Community
- Salary Details
£27,173 per annum (Full Time Equivalent)
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull TimePart Time
- Hours
Full time 37 hours per week (part time hours will be considered)
- Closing Date
13/03/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes