Independent Professional Parent Advocate

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The role

We are looking for an Independent Professional Parent Advocate (IPPA) to provide independent and confidential advocacy to parents with children subject to a child protection plan and parents of looked after children under the age of 18 years in Cardiff & Vale.

Your role as an IPPA is to support parents to positively engage with professionals from third sector and statutory organisations to resolve issues that are negatively impacting their family. You will work directly with the parents to empower them to achieve positive outcomes and help them deal with issues that are affecting their families.

You will do this by:

• Helping them to make effective use of policies or complaints procedures by providing information, support, and advice.
• Empowering them to express their views and wishes.
• Helping them to engage with professionals.
• Supporting them to understand professional reports, letter and correspondence.
• Helping them understand their rights and entitlements.
• Signposting to other relevant services.

About you

We are looking for someone who shares our passion in changing the lives of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

You will have direct experience in working within a similar role and have the ability to communicate effectively with them and other professionals. You will also understand the importance of maintaining professionalism.

You will also live within the geographical area in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

We understand that you may or may not meet all the requirements of the role but we would encourage you to apply as will offer full training and you will be supported by NYAS in obtaining an Advocacy qualification.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact ruth.bowden@nyas.net

When completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the job description and detail how you can evidence the criteria.

NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, a right to work check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.

In accordance with UK immigration law, NYAS is required to ensure that all prospective candidates have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Therefore, proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required as part of the recruitment process.

About NYAS

As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.

We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.

NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.

Work with us to help change young lives.

Independent Professional Parent Advocate

Cardiff Office, with hybrid working

£24,500 with future progression to £27,000 per year

Temporary - Full-time

Posted today

Closing date: 02/04/2026

Job reference: ES1526811CarIPPA

Documents

Independent Professional Parent Advocate - Cardiff & Vale.pdf

Independent Professional Parent Advocate

Cardiff Office, with hybrid working

£24,500 with future progression to £27,000 per year