Job Title Highland Substance Use Advocacy - Advocacy Worker - 17.5 Hours Caithness

This post is a fixed term 17.5 hours per week contract until 28th February 2027, although may be extendable until 28th February 2030.

Partners in Advocacy has established itself as one of Scotland's leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional advocacy services since 1998.

We are thrilled to present a wonderful opportunity within our substance use (adult) service in the Highlands. As an independent advocacy worker, you will have the privilege of providing one-to-one independent advocacy to adults aged 16 and over, or their significant other, who live in the Highland Council area and who have lived/living experience of substance use (drugs and/or alcohol). Through this role, you will ensure that their voices and wishes are heard, enabling them to make informed choices, protect their rights and have a meaningful impact on decisions that affect their lives.

This particular post is specifically aimed at supporting people in North Highland (Caithness & Sutherland) and applications are encouraged from people who live within this area.

We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your skills, experience, and expertise align with the criteria outlined in the person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide examples of how your knowledge and experience fulfil each aspect of the person specification.

Partners in Advocacy takes pride in being a Disability Confident Employer, fully committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment.

Application notes

For information on independent advocacy please see the SIAA website: https://www.siaa.org.uk/what-is-independent-advocacy/

Further details including job description, person specification and application form can be found here - https://hr.breathehr.com/v/highland-substance-use-advocacy-44660

For an informal chat about the post or any other enquiries, please contact recruitment@pia.scot and a member of the team will get back to you.

Please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Closing date for completed applications: Friday, 30th of January 2026 by 5pm

Interviews will be held remotely and likely to take place throughout the week commencing Monday 9th February 2026.