Advocacy Adviser
| Organisation | Opening Doors |
|---|---|
| Location | Opening Doors, 38a Bull Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1SX |
| Website | Visit organisation website |
| Contract type | Fixed Term for 1 year with possibility of extension |
| Salary | £26,936 to £29,591 pro rata for part-time hours depending on skills and experience |
| Hours | 22.5 - 37 hours per week |
| Date posted | 28 April 2026 |
| Closing date | 26 May 2026 |
About the organisation
Opening Doors is a user-led self advocacy charity run by and for people with learning disabilities. Our aim is for all adults with learning disabilities in Norfolk to be confident individuals, controlling their own lives and making their own decisions with support from people they trust. You can find out more at www.openingdoors.org.uk
About the role
The purpose of this role is to enable people with learning disabilities to be themselves and to lead confident, safe and successful lives.
You will work with people on an individual basis, but you will also work with self-advocacy groups in the community, within secure settings and online to enable people to have their voices heard. You will also enable people with Learning Disabilities to take the lead in solving their own problems and getting advice and support. You will need to have a good knowledge of advice and support services available in Norfolk. You will also need to be able to self-manage and to keep accurate and correct records of your work for monitoring purposes. You will support a self advocate trustee to attend contract partnership meetings.
To discuss this job please call 01603 631433 and ask for Jo Brown or Louise Whitlam
How to apply
1.Read the job pack from below or at https://www.openingdoors.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Advocacy-Adviser-Job-pack-2026.pdf
2.Fill in our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form which can be downloaded below or from https://www.openingdoors.org.uk/how-to-be-involved/ or request them from our office by calling 01603 631433.
The closing date for applications is 9.00am Tuesday 26 May 2026 and interviews will be held on Friday 5 June and Monday 8 June 2026.
Invites to interview will be sent via email by Midday Friday 29 May 2026.
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