WAVE Trauma Centre are recruiting for an Advocacy Support Worker based in our Belfast Centre.The Advocacy Support Worker offers support, advocacy and advice in relation to Truth, Justice and Acknowledgment to families bereaved as a result of the Conflict/Troubles. The post holder will be required to support, advocate on behalf of, and advise families who wish to engage with statutory and other bodies in respect of their bereavement/ injury if required; assisting families by collating the data that is available on their case and completing a family report that documents their case fully. This work will be underpinned by WAVE’s protocols, policies and procedures.
This project is supported by the PEACEPLUS Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
Salary: £36,363 per annum
Location: 5 Chichester Park South, Belfast, BT15 5DW*
*While the post is based in Belfast, the referrals are regional and so there would be an expectation to cover the needs of the service across NI, with travel involved in this.
Applicants who are successful at shortlisting will undertake an assessment using real life citizen educators and hear a real life story.
WAVE is committed to the support, training and development of its staff. The organisation offers an attractive remuneration and benefits package for the post holder to include: 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) and 11 statutory days. A training and development programme and employee support package are also in place, with the organisation giving an 8% pension contribution, with no employee contribution required.
If you feel you are up for this challenging and rewarding opportunity please download the attached Applicant Information Pack, Employment Application Form, Guidance Notes and Monitoring Form.
Please note that the successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Access NI Disclosure Check.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 12th January 2026 at 2.00pm.
WAVE is committed to the equality of opportunity and selection will be based on merit.
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