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Empower vulnerable children and youth via personalized advocacy methods with Coram, an organization with centuries of history advocating for child welfare.
Overview
Salary £17.65
Location Online / Multiple Locations - Hybrid
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Join the groundbreaking and historical organization, Coram, as they strive to help vulnerable children and young people live fulfilling lives, a mission they've pursued since 1739. With ambitious plans on their founder, Thomas Coram's 350th birth anniversary to broaden their reach, there's no better time to jump in. Having supported over one million young people, families, and professionals till date, they're zealous to up their game even further.
Role Summary
- Provide face-to-face and remote advocacy to care-experienced children and youth, and those on Child Protection Plans.
- Ensure the voices of these young people are heard within decision-making processes impacting their lives.
Role Requirements
- Ability to effectively engage with children, young people, carers, professionals and other stakeholders.
- Commitment to promoting the rights of young people.
- Prior experience and skills in advocacy and/or child welfare.
Application Process Details
- Application deadline is 6 Apr 2025.
- Compensation is £17.65 per hour.
The organisation - Coram Coram has been helping vulnerable children since 1739. Today, as we prepare for the 350th anniversary of the birth of our founder, Thomas Coram, we help more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year. Coram's vision is that every child has the best possible chance to live a fulfilling life. We support children and young people from their earliest days to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime. We help build their confidence; we help them to develop skills; we uphold their rights and we find loving adoptive families for the most vulnerable.
The role - Freelance Associate Advocate You will work directly with care experienced children and young people and those on Child Protection Plans. You will provide advocacy in the way that the child or young person prefers, which may include face to face support in the community and remote advocacy via phone or Teams. You will empower and support them to ensure their voices are heard within decision–making processes that affect their lives.
Job requirements You will be a capable ambassador for Coram Voice with the ability to engage effectively with professionals, carers, other stakeholders and, most importantly, children and young people. If you have the necessary experience and skills, and a commitment to promoting the rights of young people, we would like to hear from you.
Benefits Compensation is £17.65 per hour.
Application details The application closes on 6 Apr 2025.
