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Would you like to work for Speak Out?

Join the Speak Out team and be part of a dynamic organisation that’s making a real impact on our community. We’re always looking for dedicated individuals who share our passion for social justice and equality. If you're keen to get involved, we'd love to hear from you.

Current paid and voluntary vacancies are listed below.

Team Leader 1-1 Advocacy
Advocate
Volunteer Sussex Self-Advocacy Group Supporter
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Current vacancies

Starting salary: £28,513 - £30,258 (pro rata)  

Hours: 21 hours per week,                     

Annual leave: 30 days pa plus bank holidays  

Location: Based at Speak Out’s office: Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN11YD 

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Advocacy Team Leader to oversee Speak Out’s 1-1 advocacy service.  The post holder will: 

  • Deliver an advocacy case load, including community and statutory advocacy cases (Care Act and RPPR) and advocacy for parents with learning disabilities going through child protection proceedings. 
  • Supervise a small team (currently 3 part-time advocates) providing a range of 1-1 community and statutory advocacy, including Speak Out’s drop-in advocacy service and transitions advocacy project for young people with learning disabilities. 
  • Manage referrals, allocation of cases and oversee monitoring and case management 
  • Work with the contract manager (line manager) liaising with partner organisations to deliver Speak Out’s contractual duties for the service and report against targets. 

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to manage a complex workload, positively lead a small team and oversee service delivery. They will have extensive experience of delivering high quality community and statutory advocacy case work and will be expected to hold the Level 4 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice, with specialist modules suitable for the role. Experience supervising advocates supporting vulnerable clients is essential. There will be opportunities to develop in the role, through ongoing training, support and supervision.   

Benefits in the roles:​  

  • 3% Employer pension contribution   
  • Flexible hybrid working  
  • Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support package)  
  • Commitment to training and learning opportunities for continuous development  
  • A strong sense of purpose knowing your work makes a real impact  

Speak Out is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes, values and celebrates diversity. We encourage applications from all parts of the community and treat all on a basis of equality. We support all staff to meet their potential in their role.  

How to Apply 

Download an application pack here:

About Speak Out

1-1 Team Leader - Job Description and Person Specification

1-1 Team Leader Speak Out job application form

Equalities-Monitoring-Form recruitment 2025

Please return your completed application and monitoring forms or any enquires to [email protected]. We do not accept CVs or other supporting information. 

All successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS. 

Closing date: 5pm Monday 12th May  

Interview date: Thursday 22nd May  

Speak Out is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes, values and celebrates diversity. We encourage applications from all parts of the community and treat all on a basis of equality. We support all staff to meet their potential in their role.  

 

Salary: Starting salary £25,825 - £26,868 (pro rata) depending on qualifications 

Hours: 18 hours per week, 

Annual leave: 30 days pa plus bank holidays (pro rata) 

Location: Based at Speak Out’s office: Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN11YD  

We are seeking to recruit an advocate who will: 

  • Deliver 1-1 advocacy casework on a broad range of issues that enables people with learning disabilities to express their views and wishes, understand their rights and options, communicate with professionals and address issues they face. 
  • Coordinate Speak Out’s Drop-in advocacy service, providing time limited 1-1 advocacy within drop-in sessions. 
  • Develop peer advocacy at drop-in sessions. 

The successful candidate will need excellent communication and organisational skills. They will be able to manage a complex workload and work independently within a framework of supervision. Experience of advocacy or work with vulnerable clients is essential. Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and knowledge of learning disability services is an advantage. A full induction and training will be provided as well as ongoing peer mentoring and support. It would be desirable for the successful candidate to hold the national qualification in independent advocacy, however this can be undertaken once in post.  

If you are eager to make a positive difference in your next role this is a superb opportunity to join a charity making a real difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities.  

Benefits in the roles:​  

  • 3% Employer pension contribution   
  • Flexible hybrid working  
  • Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support package)  
  • Commitment to training and learning opportunities for continuous development  
  • A strong sense of purpose knowing your work makes a real impact  

How to Apply 

Download an application pack here:

About Speak Out

Advocate - Job Description and Person Specification

Advocate Speak Out job application form

Equalities-Monitoring-Form recruitment 2025

Please return your completed application and monitoring forms or any enquires to [email protected]. We do not accept CVs or other supporting information. 

All successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS. 

Closing date: 5pm Monday 12th May  

Interview date: Wednesday 21st May 

Speak Out is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes, values and celebrates diversity. We encourage applications from all parts of the community and treat all on a basis of equality. We support all staff to meet their potential in their role.  

We are looking for a volunteer for our new self advocacy group based in Burgess Hill. The group will meet every 2nd Thursday of the month, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, at the Cherry Tree Centre on Fairfield Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8QB.

  • You will be supporting the group alongside a member of staff
  • Initial induction training will cover the Principles of Advocacy, Speak Out’s Code of Practice and how to advocate within this framework
  • Ongoing training opportunities will be available

You can download a full job description here:Volunteer Sussex Self- Advocacy group supporter job description1 

To apply, please download a job application form:Speak Out Volunteer application form and email it to us at [email protected]

If you have any questions, please contact us on 01273 421921 or email us at [email protected]

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