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The Vacancy
We are recruiting self-employed advocates to provide independent and confidential advocacy on behalf of NYAS to children, young people and adults in a variety of settings such as children’s homes, schools, secure units etc.
Your role will enable them to ensure their voices are heard within decision-making processes that effect their lives. You will do this by listening to what they want and by informing them of their rights to get their wishes and feeling heard.
To be considered you must have significant experience of direct work with children, young people or adults in a related setting.
For more information, please view the contract delivery specification below.
To meet the requirements of the role you must live within one of the geographical areas.
Please note: We ask all applicants to complete the application form in full, as it is designed to ensure we can assess your skills and experience consistently across all candidates. While we welcome CV submissions, they are considered supplementary and will not be used for scoring purposes. The application form is essential for us to fairly evaluate your qualifications and ensure we understand your experience in relation to the specific job requirements. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
NB: As part of the recruitment process to become a Self-Employed Advocate with NYAS, all candidates who have been successfully interviewed and completed our safer recruitment process will be required to attend and complete accredited Advocacy training. This is a recognised qualification across this sector.
NYAS provides this training at a significantly reduced rate for self-employed advocates. Further details are discussed at interview.
You will also be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance including, Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity. You will be able to subscribe to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS. The platform will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a number of other professional courses that you can complete in your own time to maintain your own CPD. You can do this on the e-learning platform at a significantly reduced cost compared to undertaking each course individually with different providers.
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, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.
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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
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.
Self-Employed Advocate
Bedfordshire
£16 per hour
Contract - Part-time
Posted today
Closing date: 19/02/2026
Job reference: CM1408281BedSA
Documents
SEA Recruitment Pack (3).pdf
Self-Employed Advocate
Bedfordshire
£16 per hour
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The Vacancy
We are recruiting self-employed advocates to provide independent and confidential advocacy on behalf of NYAS to children, young people and adults in a variety of settings such as children’s homes, schools, secure units etc.
Your role will enable them to ensure their voices are heard within decision-making processes that effect their lives. You will do this by listening to what they want and by informing them of their rights to get their wishes and feeling heard.
To be considered you must have significant experience of direct work with children, young people or adults in a related setting.
For more information, please view the contract delivery specification below.
To meet the requirements of the role you must live within one of the geographical areas.
Please note: We ask all applicants to complete the application form in full, as it is designed to ensure we can assess your skills and experience consistently across all candidates. While we welcome CV submissions, they are considered supplementary and will not be used for scoring purposes. The application form is essential for us to fairly evaluate your qualifications and ensure we understand your experience in relation to the specific job requirements. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
NB: As part of the recruitment process to become a Self-Employed Advocate with NYAS, all candidates who have been successfully interviewed and completed our safer recruitment process will be required to attend and complete accredited Advocacy training. This is a recognised qualification across this sector.
NYAS provides this training at a significantly reduced rate for self-employed advocates. Further details are discussed at interview.
You will also be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance including, Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity. You will be able to subscribe to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS. The platform will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a number of other professional courses that you can complete in your own time to maintain your own CPD. You can do this on the e-learning platform at a significantly reduced cost compared to undertaking each course individually with different providers.
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, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.
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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
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.
Self-Employed Advocate
Lewisham, Lewisham, Greater London, United Kingdom
£16 per hour
Contract - Part-time
Posted today
Closing date: 05/03/2026
Job reference: CM1481975LewSA
Documents
SEA Recruitment Pack (3).pdf
Self-Employed Advocate
Lewisham, Lewisham, Greater London, United Kingdom
£16 per hour
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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.
The vacancy
We are looking for a Self-Employed Independent Parent Advocate(s) 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.
The role of the parent advocate 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 have direct responsibility for a case load and will enable parents to make effective use of policies or complaints procedures by providing information, support, and advice.
You will empower parents to achieve positive outcomes and help them deal with issues that are affecting their families.
To be considered you must have significant experience of direct work with parents and families.
For more information, please view the attached contract delivery specification.
To meet the requirements of the role you must live within the geographical area.
Note for candidates - when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the contract delivery specification and detail how you can evidence the criteria.
NB: As part of the recruitment process, all candidates who have been successfully interviewed and completed our safer recruitment process will be required to attend and complete accredited Advocacy training. This is a recognised qualification across this sector.
NYAS provides this training at a significantly reduced rate for self-employed advocates. Further details are discussed at interview.
You will also be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance including, Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity. You will be able to subscribe to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS. The platform will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a number of other professional courses that you can complete in your own time to maintain your own CPD. You can do this on the e-learning platform at a significantly reduced cost compared to undertaking each course individually with different providers.
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, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
Self-Employed Ind. Professional Parent Advocate
Lewisham, Lewisham, Greater London, United Kingdom
£16 per hour
Contract - Part-time
Posted today
Closing date: 05/03/2026
Job reference: CM1481891LewSIPPA
Documents
Contract delivery specification for Self-Employed Independent Professional Parent Advocate - Lewisham.pdf
Self-Employed Ind. Professional Parent Advocate
Lewisham, Lewisham, Greater London, United Kingdom
£16 per hour
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The Vacancy
NYAS are looking to recruit, Self-Employed Social Workers to work alongside a solicitor in the NYAS tandem model, when the Court have appointed NYAS as Guardian for a child or young person in private family law proceedings, in circumstances where the parents cannot agree on what is in the best interest of their children, necessitating the child to have an independent voice and on welfare decisions about them. Listening to and hearing the children and their wishes and feelings.
The appointment of NYAS is under Rule 16.4 of the Family Procedure Rules 2010.
As a NYAS caseworker, you will be making recommendations to the Court on what you believe what decision the court should make, ensuring the welfare of the child is your paramount consideration in everything you do.
NYAS will expect you to be a qualified social worker, with no less than 5 years’ experience of children’s social care, registered with Social Work England.
You will complete reports and assessments, that will require you to work directly with children to understand their lived experiences, have appropriate skills to obtain a child’s individual wishes and feeling, taking into account any special needs the child may have, demonstrate strong analysis of risk to ensure the children’s safety, and articulate your findings and recommendations in a high-quality assessment. Consulting where necessary with a other professionals to inform that assessment.
NYAS expects its independent social workers to be organised to ensure that court deadlines are met, have excellent interpersonal skills, be resilient, confident and strong in their views, including when giving oral evidence to a Court. You will be compassionate and curious and can form professional relationships with the parents and children building up trust in that relationship with the aim of achieving the best possible outcome for the children.
If you have any queries, please email recruitment@nyas.net
This position is self-employed and you will be responsible for access to your own IT equipment and preparing your financial accounts and declarations to HMRC with regards to tax.
You will need to evidence your continuing professional development and keep this up to date. To support this, you will have access, for minimal cost, to a training platform, supporting obligations for mandatory training to comply with your obligations to Social Work England.
You will have best practice reviews with the NYAS social work best practice manager to ensure continued high quality social work practice is maintained. An opportunity to meet other NYAS caseworkers through monthly best practice meetings held on Microsoft teams, enabling easy access for all.
Note for candidates - when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the contract delivery specification attached below, 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, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
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 recruiter, 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 Social Worker
England
Variable pay
Permanent - Part-time
Posted today
Closing date: 16/02/2026
Job reference: ES1484069EngISW
Documents
Contract Delivery Specification Independent Social Worker.pdf
Independent Social Worker
England
Variable pay
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The Vacancy
NYAS are looking to recruit, Self-Employed Social Workers to work alongside a solicitor in the NYAS tandem model, when the Court have appointed NYAS as Guardian for a child or young person in private family law proceedings, in circumstances where the parents cannot agree on what is in the best interest of their children, necessitating the child to have an independent voice and on welfare decisions about them. Listening to and hearing the children and their wishes and feelings.
The appointment of NYAS is under Rule 16.4 of the Family Procedure Rules 2010.
As a NYAS caseworker, you will be making recommendations to the Court on what you believe what decision the court should make, ensuring the welfare of the child is your paramount consideration in everything you do.
NYAS will expect you to be a qualified social worker, with no less than 5 years’ experience of children’s social care, registered with Social Work England.
You will complete reports and assessments, that will require you to work directly with children to understand their lived experiences, have appropriate skills to obtain a child’s individual wishes and feeling, taking into account any special needs the child may have, demonstrate strong analysis of risk to ensure the children’s safety, and articulate your findings and recommendations in a high-quality assessment. Consulting where necessary with a other professionals to inform that assessment.
NYAS expects its independent social workers to be organised to ensure that court deadlines are met, have excellent interpersonal skills, be resilient, confident and strong in their views, including when giving oral evidence to a Court. You will be compassionate and curious and can form professional relationships with the parents and children building up trust in that relationship with the aim of achieving the best possible outcome for the children.
If you have any queries about the role, please email recruitment@nyas.net
This position is self-employed and you will be responsible for access to your own IT equipment and preparing your financial accounts and declarations to HMRC with regards to tax.
You will need to evidence your continuing professional development and keep this up to date. To support this, you will have access, for minimal cost, to a training platform, supporting obligations for mandatory training to comply with your obligations to Social Work England.
You will have best practice reviews with the NYAS social work best practice manager to ensure continued high quality social work practice is maintained. An opportunity to meet other NYAS caseworkers through monthly best practice meetings held on Microsoft teams, enabling easy access for all.
Note for candidates - when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the contract delivery specification attached below, 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, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
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 recruiter, 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 Social Worker
South East England
Variable pay
Permanent - Part-time
Posted today
Closing date: 16/02/2026
Job reference: ES1484062SouISW
Documents
Contract Delivery Specification Independent Social Worker.pdf
Independent Social Worker
South East England
Variable pay
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The Vacancy
We are recruiting self-employed advocates to provide independent and confidential advocacy on behalf of NYAS to children, young people and adults in a variety of settings such as children’s homes, schools, secure units etc.
Your role will enable them to ensure their voices are heard within decision-making processes that effect their lives. You will do this by listening to what they want and by informing them of their rights to get their wishes and feeling heard.
To be considered you must have significant experience of direct work with children, young people or adults in a related setting.
For more information, please view the contract delivery specification below.
To meet the requirements of the role you must live within one of the geographical areas.
Please note: We ask all applicants to complete the application form in full, as it is designed to ensure we can assess your skills and experience consistently across all candidates. While we welcome CV submissions, they are considered supplementary and will not be used for scoring purposes. The application form is essential for us to fairly evaluate your qualifications and ensure we understand your experience in relation to the specific job requirements. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
NB: As part of the recruitment process to become a Self-Employed Advocate with NYAS, all candidates who have been successfully interviewed and completed our safer recruitment process will be required to attend and complete accredited Advocacy training. This is a recognised qualification across this sector.
NYAS provides this training at a significantly reduced rate for self-employed advocates. Further details are discussed at interview.
You will also be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance including, Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity. You will be able to subscribe to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS. The platform will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a number of other professional courses that you can complete in your own time to maintain your own CPD. You can do this on the e-learning platform at a significantly reduced cost compared to undertaking each course individually with different providers.
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, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.
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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
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.
Self-Employed Advocate
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
£16 per hour
Contract - Part-time
Posted today
Closing date: 07/03/2026
Job reference: CM1487464CamSA
Documents
SEA Recruitment Pack (3).pdf
Self-Employed Advocate
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
£16 per hour
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The Vacancy
We are recruiting self-employed advocates to provide independent and confidential advocacy on behalf of NYAS to children, young people and adults in a variety of settings across the Gwent region.
Your role will enable them to ensure their voices are heard within decision-making processes that effect their lives. You will do this by listening to what they want and by informing them of their rights to get their wishes and feeling heard.
To be considered you must have significant experience of direct work with children, young people or adults in a related setting.
For more information, please view the contract delivery specification below.
To meet the requirements of the role you must live within the geographical area.
Please note: We ask all applicants to complete the application form in full, as it is designed to ensure we can assess your skills and experience consistently across all candidates. While we welcome CV submissions, they are considered supplementary and will not be used for scoring purposes. The application form is essential for us to fairly evaluate your qualifications and ensure we understand your experience in relation to the specific job requirements. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
NB: As part of the recruitment process to become a Self-Employed Advocate with NYAS, all candidates who have been successfully interviewed and completed our safer recruitment process will be required to attend and complete accredited Advocacy training. This is a recognised qualification across this sector.
NYAS provides this training at a significantly reduced rate for self-employed advocates. Further details are discussed at interview.
You will also be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance including, Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity. You will be able to subscribe to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS. The platform will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a number of other professional courses that you can complete in your own time to maintain your own CPD. You can do this on the e-learning platform at a significantly reduced cost compared to undertaking each course individually with different providers.
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, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.
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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
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.
Self-Employed Advocate
Gwent
£16 per hour per hour
Permanent - Part-time
Posted today
Closing date: 16/02/2026
Job reference: ES1490745GweSA
Documents
SEA Recruitment Pack (3).pdf
Self-Employed Advocate
Gwent
£16 per hour per hour
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The Vacancy
Are you passionate about people’s rights?!
We are looking to recruit Self-Employed Mental Health Advocates to work in the following areas:
Warrington - WA2 8TR
Atherton - M46 9NT
Luton - LU4 0LU
This is a self-employed position and you will be paid a sessional rate.
Our Service
NYAS provides mental health advocacy to individuals within mental health settings throughout the UK.
Our service provides independent advocacy to people within mental health hospitals and community-based settings. We support individuals to ensure their voice is heard regarding their care and treatment and that they are aware of their rights.
This also includes representing them during various meetings such as ward rounds and at multi-disciplinary team meetings. This role requires you to produce written reports to ensure that the views of patients are fully represented.
We work with adults and children and young people:
Warrington - WA2 8TR - Adults
Atherton - M46 9NT - Adults
Luton - LU4 0LU – Young People
DO YOU HAVE:
- Direct experience of working with children/young people or vulnerable adults in a social care or mental health setting.
- Experience and understanding of child protection/vulnerable adult safeguarding procedures
- Ability to maintain professionalism at all times
- An understanding of the importance of listening to children/young people and vulnerable adults without bias or prejudice.
- Ability to communicate in an effective way.
- Ability to record concise case notes and produce good quality reports
You will need to evidence your skills using specific examples in your application meeting the criteria in the person specification.
Safeguarding and Training
You will be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance training including, Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity.
You will be able to subscribe to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS. The platform will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a number of other professional courses that you can complete in your own time to maintain your own CPD.
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.
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, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
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 lives.
Need more information please contact Kelly.dowd@nyas.net
Self-Employed Mental Health Advocate
Warrington, Atherton and Luton
£16 per hour per hour
Contract - Part-time
Posted today
Closing date: 21/02/2026
Job reference: AN1493516WarSMHA
Documents
SEA Recruitment Pack (3).pdf
Contract delivery specification for Self-Employed Advocate Mental Health.pdf
Self-Employed Mental Health Advocate
Warrington, Atherton and Luton
£16 per hour per hour
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The Vacancy
We are looking for a Senior Advocate to work 13 hours per week, who will have day-to-day responsibility for the running and promotion of the advocacy service in Hull. Please note that this role will require you live in or close to Hull, as the role will require face-to-face visits with children and young people.
You will manage a pool of advocates which involves recruitment, supporting them through induction and by conducting supervision and best practice meetings, ensuring the provisions of the service we offer to children and young people is to a high standard.
You will be responsible in managing the advocacy referrals and allocating these to the most appropriate advocate to meet the needs of the child or young person, whilst also carrying a small caseload of advocacy referrals yourself where you will provide independent and confidential advocacy to children and young people to empower them to express their wishes and feelings in decision that affect their lives to ensure that their voices are heard.
You will help drive the performance of the service by monitoring the referrals, activity and budgets, and using bespoke system, to prepare statistical and qualitative data reports for monitoring meetings to evidence service target achievements. This will also enable you to identify recurring themes and concerns which can be escalated.
This role also provides the opportunity to work in co-operation with other NYAS services and departments and well as acting the link between NYAS and the local authority.
For more information, please view the attached job description.
In order to meet the requirements of the role, you must live within the geographical area.
In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the job description attached. Requirements include:
- Proven experience in working with children and young people in a social care setting, particularly children in care
- Proven experience of supervising staff and /or volunteers
- Experience and understanding of child protection/vulnerable adult safeguarding procedures
- An understanding of the importance of listening to children and young people without bias or prejudice
- An ability to communicate effectively and to a high standard both orally and in writing to a wide range of people.
NYAS operates robust safeguarding 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, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.
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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
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.
Senior Advocate
Hull
£9,880 with future progression to £11,142.85 per year
Permanent - Part-time
Posted today
Closing date: 28/03/2026
Job reference: CM1500700HulSA
Documents
Senior Advocate Recruitment Pack.pdf
Senior Advocate
Hull
£9,880 with future progression to £11,142.85 per year