Following the promotion of our current post holder, we have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Professional Parent Advocate, working 17.5 hours per week to join our established Parent Advocacy service in Lewisham.

As an Independent Professional Parent Advocate, you will provide independent and confidential advocacy to parents whose children are receiving support from social care services, including parents of children who are subject to a child protection plan.

• Navigate systems and services, including social care, education, health and housing.
• Engage effectively with professionals when their child is receiving support from social care services.
• Prepare for and participate meaningfully in meetings.
• Express their views, wishes and feelings and ensure these are heard.
• Understand their rights and entitlements through clear and accessible information.
• Understand professional reports, letters and other correspondence.
• Make informed choices about matters affecting them and their family.

For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.

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.

• We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to upholding rights and helping parents have a meaningful voice in decisions affecting their family.
• You will be able to build positive and professional relationships with parents who may be experiencing challenging or difficult circumstances, while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and the independence of the advocacy role.
• You will be a confident and effective communicator, with the ability to work constructively with a range of professionals and organisations. 
• You will also be able to communicate complex information in a way that is clear, accessible and appropriate to the individual you are supporting.
• Experience of advocacy or working with parents, families, social care or other relevant services would be beneficial.

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