Lomond and Argyll Advocacy service are looking for a person who has experience of alcohol or substance use, either;

• Personally, and in recovery
• Awareness through a family member or friend
• Working knowledge of substance and alcohol dependency issues

This is a part-time post and will focus on continuing to improve access to independent advocacy and other local supports for people impacted by alcohol or substance issues. The post will also provide rights-based peer advocacy in line with the Scottish Governments Strategy: Rights, Respect and Recovery.

This post requires the successful candidate to apply for membership of the PVG Scheme.

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities will include:

• Undertaking relevant learning and development on a Rights Based Approach in Independent Advocacy
• Working with individuals in line with the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance standards and principles.
• Working within the aims of LAAS
• Managing your workload efficiently in accordance with the policies and procedures of LAAS
• Working as an individual, but also as part of a team
• Developing your skills by identifying opportunities for learning
• Promoting and raising awareness of LAAS and its work across Argyll and Bute with a focus on ensuring awareness within services and communities in the Cowal area.
• A working knowledge of Windows Office 365 including Sharepoint.
• Sending and receiving emails and using a range of digital platforms
• Delivering rights based independent advocacy
• Monitoring progress towards specific project targets and outcomes.
• Using and developing existing networking techniques to create links with appropriate individuals and groups (statutory and voluntary) to raise awareness of Independent Advocacy
• Self-management

The postholder will:

• Take responsibility for implementing policies, procedures and protocols of LAAS into your daily work.
• Take responsibility for personal safety in and out of the office according to LAAS procedures.
• Adhere to the code of practice for independent advocates as stated by the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance and LAAS policy.
• Fully participate in your supervision, team meetings and reflective practice sessions.
• Take ownership of your own learning and development.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the line manager or member of the leadership team.
• Will work flexibly to the changing demands of the role.