Member Job Opportunity: Action for Children - Children's Rights Officer

Circa: £23,000
Department/Division: England South
Location: Hackney, London​
Contract Type: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: 11 September 2019

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A career that's life changing!

Who are we?
Action for Children does what's right, does what's needed and does what works for children across the UK. Every year, our team changes the lives of 370,000 children, young people and their families – but for every child who needs help to get help, there's plenty more to do and that is where you come in.

We are seeking a passionate and confident Children's Rights Officer to work in our busy service in Hackney providing advocacy and support to service users of all ages in the care system ensuring that their voices are heard.

You will be contracted to work Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm but this post does require an element of flexibility as it involves some out of hour visits.  

How will you make a difference?

• By assisting, guiding and teaching the Service Users their rights and how to develop their confidence and key life skills.
• By recruiting, leading and supporting volunteers to act as Independent Visitors to people in care.
• By recording and monitoring information on the central system.
• By building and maintaining excellent rapports with Service Users and other care professionals to promote Equality & Diversity.
• By managing individual case-loads and providing advocacy services to Service Users.
• By providing 1:1 support to service users to achieve positive outcomes.

 
What you will need?

• A Positive and Caring attitude is a MUST
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent with at least 1 years' experience working directly with vulnerable service users.
• Sound knowledge of Safeguarding and GDPR
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Be able to work under pressure and manage workload
• Recruitment experience would be an advantage but full training will be provided for the right candidate
• Be a passionate individual who is committed to Children's rights.

What are the benefits?

• As an appreciation towards our staff, we offer:
• An excellent company pension scheme
• Minimum of 29 days Annual Leave
• Season ticket travel loans
• Childcare vouchers
• Professional development with access to 100's of courses available from the first day
• Discounts at major high street retailer

 (And that's just to list a few)

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable children's lives and to build a fulfilling and meaningful career with a leading UK children's charity. So don't delay, apply today!

If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact Ewelina Suchocka on 07776657442 or alternatively you can send your CV to Ewelina.suchocka@actionfrochildren.org.uk for immediate consideration.

Full details and application documents here