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
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Closing Date |
Friday 31/10/2025 (5pm) |
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Interview Date |
Thursday 06/11/2025 |
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.
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 [email protected] by the closing date.
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: [email protected], or
Telephone us: 01392 459222.
Please contact us if you require the application pack in a different format or any other reasonable adjustments.