National Children and Young People's Advocate

Role:                National LGBT+ Children and Young People’s Advocate

Based:            Remote – UK

Rate:              £15.50 PAYE or £20ph umb

Start Date:     ASAP

Duration:       Temporary ongoing

Hours:           35 hours per week – Remote

Our client, a specialist LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, is looking for a National LGBT+ Children and Young People’s Advocate to join their growing Children and Young People’s team.

The National LGBT+ Children and Young People’s Advocate will provide specialist advocacy and support to LGBT+ children and young people aged 13–25 who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime and/or so-called conversion practices. Working remotely across the UK, the postholder will provide a safe, supportive and empowering space for young people to talk through their experiences, explore their options and access the support they need.

Synopsis of duties:

Provide person-centred, trauma-informed and empowerment-based advocacy and support to LGBT+ young people aged 13–25.
Work directly with young people who have experienced abuse or violence, helping them feel supported, heard and empowered.
Provide a safe space for young people to talk through their experiences and think through their options.
Advocate on behalf of young people with mainstream and specialist services, ensuring their voices and experiences are represented.
Provide support around issues including wellbeing, safety, access to services and criminal and civil justice processes.
Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, working within organisational policies and procedures.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Children and Young People’s team and external agencies.
Maintain accurate and confidential case records and complete relevant monitoring and administrative tasks.
Work in a boundaried and reflective way, recognising the importance of self-care when supporting survivors of abuse and violence.Essential Requirements

Experience of providing advocacy, support or casework to children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.
Experience supporting survivors of abuse and/or violence.
Strong understanding of safeguarding vulnerable children and young people within a multi-agency context.
Knowledge of the safety and risk issues associated with being a victim or survivor of abuse or violence.
Strong understanding of the specific needs and experiences of LGBT+ young people.
DBS dated within the last 12 months or on the Update Service.**This post is only available to applicants from the LGBTQ+ community as permitted under the Equality Act 2010 as a Genuine Occupational Requirement.

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