At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to capture local voices and improve health and social care services.
- Company: Join The Advocacy People, a leading charity focused on empowering individuals.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, meaningful impact, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to influence decision-making in health and social care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community's health and social care experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for advocacy and experience in managing teams or projects.
The predicted salary is between 29250 - 35750 £ per year.
Health and social care are continuously changing, with big shifts happening now in how services are designed and delivered.
You will join us at an exciting time to ensure the independent public voice is heard, making sure those services work with and for people.
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference to how health and social care services are delivered to the people of Somerset.
This is a challenging, exciting and varied role, line-managing a small team where your input really matters with an employer who is committed to flexible working.
Healthwatch is all about people - capturing the views of local people on their experiences of using services, taking this feedback to NHS leaders and other local decision-makers to improve care, now and in the future, to make a health and social care system that is made for and includes everyone.
In Somerset, the Healthwatch service is hosted by The Advocacy People, who would be your employer.
The Advocacy People and Healthwatch share core values which are all about people’s voices: empowering people to speak up; amplifying service user voices; enabling people to participate in, and influence decision-making about health and social care; and provide information which helps people make informed decisions.
A bit about The Advocacy People
We are an independent, Human Rights based charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy, advocacy-related provision and Healthwatch services, who make sure people are heard when it matters most.
Healthwatch Somerset Manager: Up to 37 hours per week (minimum 30 hours) Monday – Friday with very occasional weekend or evening work in Taunton employer: The Advocacy People
The Advocacy People is an exceptional employer, dedicated to empowering individuals and ensuring their voices are heard in the health and social care sector. With a strong commitment to flexible working, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for professional growth, employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact in Somerset. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values collaboration and strives to improve services for the community.
