REGIONAL ADVOCATE (DUBLIN NORTH)

Sage Advocacy is the National Advocacy Service for Older People. It also supports vulnerable adults and healthcare patients in CERTAIN situations where no other service is able to assist.

Sage provided information, support and advocacy services to almost 5,000 people in 2022 and our work on behalf of clients is independent of family, service provider or systems interests. Our team of experienced advocates is available across the Republic of Ireland and our service is free of charge and confidential. Sage Advocacy ensures that a person's voice is heard, that their wishes are taken into account and that they are assisted, in whatever ways necessary, to be involved in decisions that affect them. Our work is guided by Quality Standards for Support & Advocacy Work With Older People, a Case Management Group and a Policy & Practice Committee. Sage Advocacy is also an important source of support for a range of stakeholders with regard to the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Acts.

To prepare for the next phase of development of the organisation’s services in the context of legislative changes and the emergence of Regional Health Authorities, as proposed by Sláintecare, Sage Advocacy is recruiting for a Regional Advocate (Dublin North).

This appointment is for an initial contract period of 12 months and thereafter is subject to the continued availability of funding. A probation period of six months will apply during which time there will be three reviews. Salary scales are currently being reviewed but the following is indicative: €45,000 - €55,000. Entry will be at the minimum point of the scale. Progression will be based on experience and performance. There are 25 days annual leave and a 5% contribution to a PRSA scheme following satisfactory completion of probation. This post will primarily be home based and will involve a considerable level of travel within your region in line with the requirements of the organisation. Travel and subsistence costs are reimbursed in line with current guidelines.

If you are Interested in this role please submit a detailed CV and no more than two pages of a covering letter to recruitment@sageadvocacy.ie detailing the relevant skills, competencies, experience and personal qualities which you believe you could bring to the role.

Further information, including a job and person profile, is attached and available at sageadvocacy.ie/join-us

The closing date is 5:00pm, Friday, 2nd June 2023