Join Our Team as a Collective Advocacy Worker!

Ceartas is an independent professional advocacy service which works with people aged 16 and over in East Dunbartonshire. In partnership with the National Lottery Strengthening Organisations Fund, we will be offering a brand-new collective advocacy project – bringing people together to make their voices heard and push for real change.

Hours: 28 hours per week

Contract: Fixed-term for 2 years

Salary: £23,650-29,025 (pro-rata)

Are you passionate about human rights, social justice and amplifying the voices of people who are often unheard? Do you bring energy, creativity, and a commitment to empowering communities? If so, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for a Collective Advocacy Worker to help build and support dynamic, inclusive groups where people with lived experience can come together, speak up, and influence change in services and society.

You’ll help shape collective advocacy opportunities that reflect people’s needs, build confidence and connection, and champion the right to be heard.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and support collective advocacy groups across East Dunbartonshire

• Build relationships with individuals and partner organisations

• Facilitate safe, inclusive group spaces for discussion and action

• Support people to identify shared issues and take collective action

What We’re Looking For:

• A vibrant, compassionate, and imaginative individual

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills

• Experience of community development, group work, or advocacy

• Understanding of equalities, rights-based work, and inclusive practice

• A commitment to working alongside people to create meaningful change

We are a Disability Confident employer.

Download the full application pack below. For any further information about the post please contact Sharon Bairden @ Ceartas Suites 5-7, McGregor House, 10 Donaldson Crescent, Kirkintilloch G66 1XF. 0141 775 0433 or email info@ceartas.org.uk.

Deadline for completed applications 12 noon Friday 27^th June 2025

Interviews are scheduled to take place during week beginning 7^th July 2025