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ECS is committed to celebrating diversity and equality of opportunity and we take great care to ensure that our actions as an employer reflect our ethos.
ECS is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, a signatory of the Mindful Employer Charter and we an accredited Living Wage Employer. We are also a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and support the armed forces community.
We currently have one vacancy.
🌟 Advocacy Manager – Halton Advocacy Hub (ECS) 🌟
Engaging Communities Solutions (ECS) is looking for a passionate and driven Advocacy Manager to lead our advocacy services across Halton and Warrington. If you believe in empowering people, championing rights, and driving high‑quality independent advocacy, this is an exciting opportunity to shape and strengthen services that make a real difference.
💼 About the Role
As Advocacy Manager, you will oversee day‑to‑day delivery of our independent advocacy services, including the Halton Advocacy Hub and NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy (ICAS) in Warrington.
You’ll lead and support a talented team of advocates, ensure operational excellence, manage referrals and caseloads, and maintain strong partnerships across health, social care, and community sectors.
This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining service management with a reduced personal caseload.
🌱 What You’ll Be Doing
Leading and supervising a multi‑site team of advocates through 1:1s, appraisals & professional development
Overseeing referral pathways, triage and allocation of cases
Ensuring service quality, KPI performance and contract compliance
Acting as operational safeguarding lead for advocacy
Building relationships with stakeholders and developing local engagement plans
Managing accurate case records and leading improvements in CRM and data systems
Supporting the CEO with contract monitoring, reporting and business development
Delivering a small caseload using instructed & non‑instructed advocacy approaches
Promoting the Halton Advocacy Hub across statutory, voluntary & community networks
⭐ Why Join ECS?
At ECS, we are committed to supporting individuals to be heard, understood, and involved in decisions about their lives. As a member of our leadership team, you will help shape services that uphold dignity, independence, and choice.
We offer:
Competitive salary and progression opportunities
5% employer pension contribution
24–30 days annual leave (depending on length of service) + bank holidays
Flexible working scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mileage paid at 45p per mile
Location: Home‑based with travel across Halton & Warrington
Salary: £34,000–£37,000 (FTE, depending on experience & qualifications)
Hours: Full‑time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
🛡️ Safeguarding Commitment
ECS is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All staff share this responsibility.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and help shape the future of ECS.
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To apply you will need to complete an application form using this link https://forms.office.com/e/uCKbL3DP9X?origin=lprLink plus complete and return the Safeguarding Self Declaration and a copy of your CV to recruitment@weareecs.co.uk
To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Simon Fogell, Chief Executive, Engaging Communities Solutions CIC simon.fogell@weareecs.co.uk
No agency phone calls and/or telephone or email enquiries.
ECS is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. All applications will be considered on merit.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 noon 25 February 2026
Shortlisting: 25 February
Interviews: 04 March
NB: ECS reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if it believes sufficient applications are received to make an appointment.
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