We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and resilient Independent Advocate to join our team. In this role, you will support individuals affected by substance use, mental health challenges, and related social issues by helping them access the services, tools, and opportunities they need to build fulfilling lives. The role will include you working with advocacy partners who are in either HMP Perth/HMP Castle Huntly, local hospitals, care homes and in the community.

As an Independent Advocacy Worker, you will empower people to make informed choices, advocate for their rights, and guide them through their personal recovery journeys. Working closely with partner agencies, community organisations, and health professionals, you will advocate to ensure that individuals receive holistic, person‑centred support.

The Organisation

Independent Advocacy Perth & Kinross is a values-driven, rights-based organisation providing independent advocacy to individuals across Perth & Kinross. We support people to have their voices heard, their rights upheld, and to be fully involved in decisions affecting their lives. As an organisation, we are holders of hope and human rights defenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one support, guidance, and advocacy for individuals.
• Help advocacy partners access services and information.
• Work in partnership with external agencies (3rd Sector & Statutory) to ensure coordinated, effective support.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes, and safeguarding documentation.
• Champion recovery‑focused values, reducing stigma and promoting inclusion.
• Support individuals to build confidence, resilience, and meaningful connections.
• Provide one-to-one independent advocacy in line with the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA) Principles and Standards.

About You – Values and Personal Qualities

The successful candidate will consistently demonstrate IAPK’s values in all aspects of their work. They will:

• Show empathy, professionalism, and strong organisational skills.
• Be committed to supporting individuals in recovery through patient, non‑judgemental and person‑centred approaches.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of human rights, equality, and the empowerment of individuals.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Manage sensitive and complex situations with calm, sound judgement, and a high standard of professionalism.
• Maintain accurate record‑keeping and reporting, demonstrating strong organisational capability.
• Uphold confidentiality, ethical practice, and professional integrity at all times.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience working in independent advocacy, health and social care, support work, or lived experience of recovery (personal or within family).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with advocacy partners and partner agencies.
• Ability to manage a caseload and maintain clear, accurate records.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and person‑centred practice.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of local services, treatment pathways, and community resources.
• Training or qualifications in substance use, mental health, or related fields.
• Ability to work flexibly, including very occasional evenings or weekends.
• Knowledge of Relevant Legislation

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive working and team environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Generous annual leave and benefits package.
• The chance to make a genuine difference in people’s lives.

About the Worker Support Centre

The Worker Support Centre (WSC) is a Scottish charity working in partnership with migrant workers at risk of exploitation across Scotland to secure their rights, challenge labour exploitation, build collective power, and drive lasting law and policy change. We are an evidence-led, worker-driven organisation with strong governance and a growing track record of policy impact. We’re building a movement of people who welcome all workers, working towards a world where we are all safe, valued and respected at work – no matter our job or nationality.

WSC operates a worker-driven structure that places migrant workers at the centre of our governance and decision-making. We deliver casework alongside worker-led organising and policy advocacy. We support migrant workers in seasonal agriculture and social care to meet basic needs and to understand and exercise their rights, including through our Worker Power programme, which builds solidarity between workers and within communities. To learn more about work, visit workersupportcentre.org.uk

About the role

The Communications Manager is an exciting new role responsible for developing and delivering high-quality, strategic communications that raises awareness of WSC’s mission, strengthens its reputation, and engages key audiences including workers, supporters, funders, partners, staff, and the wider public.

Significantly, the role will be responsible for helping WSC build a movement supporting people working on tied and temporary visas in Scotland, influencing change and achieving fair work for all through strategic, values-focused and worker-led public communications. The role balances strategic planning with hands-on delivery, ensuring consistent, compelling, and inclusive storytelling across all channels.

We seek to deliver goal-oriented storytelling focused on changing behaviour and policy towards a Scotland that welcomes every worker and we want to find someone with the knowledge, experience and expertise to lead this exciting work.

In our temporary supported accommodations, the core purpose of this job is to support people who are experiencing homelessness, to build the skills and support networks they need to prepare them for independent living when they move into their own tenancy.

In our supported settled accommodations, the core purpose is to support people who have experienced homelessness and have complex needs, to give them a secure home for life in a supported environment.

The Night Concierge will work with the people we support to provide positive, and emotional support that promotes choice and encourages personal responsibility. To maintain a clean environment for all.

In our temporary supported accommodations, the core purpose of this job is to support people who are experiencing homelessness, to build the skills and support networks they need to prepare them for independent living when they move into their own tenancy.

In our supported settled accommodations, the core purpose is to support people who have experienced homelessness and have complex needs, to give them a secure home for life in a supported environment.

The Dedicated Support Worker / Key Worker provides one-to-one, person-centred support to an individual who has allocated social work funding for specific identified tasks. This role focuses on delivering both practical and emotional support in line with the individual’s assessed needs, agreed outcomes, and personal goals. The post holder will promote choice, independence, dignity, inclusion within the community of the person’s choice, and encourage personal responsibility wherever possible. The post holder will be an effective team player in a challenging environment and establish and maintain positive professional relationships with a range of external services. The post holder will also maintain the building protocols such as, fire testing, reporting repairs, checking and reporting on equipment, preparing for PAT, daily cleaning duties and alerting the Service Lead to any concerns or issues arising.