Highland Substance Use Advocacy Service Advocacy Worker (17.5 hours)

  • Part time
  • £25,392 pro-rata
  • Remote: Home based in Highland Council area*
  • Closing 30th January 2026


  • Advertised from 8th January 2026
  • 17.5 Hours, £12,696 per annum

Role

Partners in Advocacy has established itself as one of Scotland's leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional advocacy services since 1998.

We are thrilled to present a wonderful opportunity within our substance use (adult) service in the Highlands. As an independent advocacy worker, you will have the privilege of providing one-to-one independent advocacy to adults aged 16 and over, or their significant other, who live in the Highland Council area and who have lived/living experience of substance use (drugs and/or alcohol). Through this role, you will ensure that their voices and wishes are heard, enabling them to make informed choices, protect their rights and have a meaningful impact on decisions that affect their lives.

We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your skills, experience, and expertise align with the criteria outlined in the person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide examples of how your knowledge and experience fulfil each aspect of the person specification.

Partners in Advocacy takes pride in being a Disability Confident Employer, fully committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment.

*This particular post is specifically aimed at supporting people in North Highland (Caithness & Sutherland) and applications are encouraged from people who live within this area.

Application notes

For information on independent advocacy please see the SIAA website: siaa.org.uk/what-is-independent-advocacy

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For an informal chat about the post or any other enquiries, please contact recruitment@pia.scot and a member of the team will get back to you.

Please note that we cannot accept CVs.