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Self-Employed Advocate (North/North West Dorset only) for National Youth Advisory Service
Dorset Council • Lairdside Technology Park, Birkenhead
Salary
£33k – £33k
Posted
4 November 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview
Dorset Council is hiring a Self-Employed Advocate (North/North West Dorset only) for National Youth Advisory Service in Lairdside Technology Park, a social work role. The advertised salary is £33k – £33k. Dorset Council holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.
We are recruiting self-employed advocates to provide independent and confidential advocacy on behalf of NYAS to children, young people and adults in a variety of settings such as children’s homes, schools, secure units etc. Your role will enable them to ensure their voices are heard within decision-making processes that affect their lives. You will do this by listening to what they want and by informing them of their rights to get their wishes and feeling heard. To be considered you must have s…
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