Vocal Advocacy

10/08/2026

Thank you Turning Heads for making us so welcome.

Lovely visit at The Tea Leaf Cafe from the team at Vocal Advocacy.

There are very few people who are able to help you get your voice heard and fight your corner.

These amazing people do it everyday.

09/08/2026

Join our team of advocates !

Be the person who listens and stands beside someone when they need it most.

At Vocal Advocacy, we believe everyone has the right to be listened to, make their own choices and have their voice heard.

We are looking for up to four Independent Advocates (up to 20 hours per week) to join our growing team across Exeter & East Devon and Mid & North Devon. Salary: £29,013 per annum (pro rata).

Our advocates are people who are passionate about supporting others to have choice, control and a voice in their own lives. If you share our values, are a great communicator and believe everyone deserves to be heard, we'd love to hear from you. We'll provide the training and support you need to succeed as an advocate.

As an Independent Advocate, you'll work alongside people with learning disabilities and communication difficulties, helping them to:
• Understand their rights
• Speak up about what matters to them
• Make informed decisions
• Build confidence and independence

You'll provide one-to-one advocacy, facilitate peer advocacy groups and help people influence the services and communities around them.

We're keen to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Although each role is linked to a locality, we're flexible about geographical areas, split posts and working patterns, and we'll work with successful candidates to find arrangements that suit everyone.

To find out more:
See our website and download the recruitment pack:
https://vocaladvocacy.org.uk/get-involved/

Closing date: 17 August 2026

05/08/2026

Join a team that believes every voice matters

At Vocal Advocacy, we believe everyone has the right to be listened to, make their own choices and have their voice heard.

We are looking for up to four Independent Advocates (up to 20 hours per week) to join our growing team across Exeter & East Devon and Mid & North Devon. Salary: £29,013 per annum (pro rata).

Our advocates are people who are passionate about supporting others to have choice, control and a voice in their own lives. If you share our values, are a great communicator and believe everyone deserves to be heard, we'd love to hear from you. We'll provide the training and support you need to succeed as an advocate.

As an Independent Advocate, you'll work alongside people with learning disabilities and communication difficulties, helping them to:
• Understand their rights
• Speak up about what matters to them
• Make informed decisions
• Build confidence and independence

You'll provide one-to-one advocacy, facilitate peer advocacy groups and help people influence the services and communities around them.

We're keen to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Although each role is linked to a locality, we're flexible about geographical areas, split posts and working patterns, and we'll work with successful candidates to find arrangements that suit everyone.

To find out more:

See our website and download the recruitment pack:
https://vocaladvocacy.org.uk/get-involved/

Closing date: 17 August 2026

If you know someone who would make a great advocate, please share this opportunity.

28/07/2026

Our Annual Social was a huge success !!
Thanks to everyone at the House of Marbles for a great day out and the Old Pottery Restaurant for a fabulous lunch !

21/07/2026

Do you believe everyone deserves to have their voice heard?

We are recruiting up to four Independent Advocates (up to 20 hours per week) across Exeter and East Devon, and Mid and North Devon.

Salary: £29,013 per annum (pro rata)

We want to build a team that reflects local communities, so each post is linked to a locality. However, we recognise that people and communities don’t always fit neatly into boundaries. We are therefore open to flexibility around geographical areas, split posts, and how hours are structured, and will work with successful candidates to agree arrangements that work well for both them and the people we support.

As an Independent Advocate, you will support people with learning disabilities and communication difficulties to:
• Understand their rights
• Express their views
• Make informed decisions
• Live with greater independence and confidence

You will provide one-to-one, issue-based advocacy and help establish and facilitate peer advocacy groups, enabling people to support one another and create meaningful change within their communities.

This is a community-based role. Independent Advocates are expected to work across their locality, meeting people in their homes or other community settings. The role requires regular travel within your locality, occasional visits to the Dartington office, and the ability to manage administrative tasks from home.

Whether you're an experienced advocate or have relevant experience supporting people with learning disabilities, combined with excellent communication skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Recruitment pack is available on our Website https://vocaladvocacy.org.uk/get-involved/

Closing date is 17th August 2026

16/07/2026

Did you know you can now request an advocate directly through our website?
Our new site puts our forms, General Advocacy, Statutory Advocacy, Supporting Parents, and Training enquiries, right at your fingertips.
www.vocaladvocacy.org.uk

09/07/2026

New look, same mission. 🌟
Our website has just been refreshed to make it easier than ever to find support, get involved, or learn about advocacy in Devon.
Take a look - www.vocaladvocacy.org.uk

06/07/2026

We're absolutely delighted to announce that we've received grant funding from the to the National Lottery Community Fund ! Helping to secure the future of our General Advocacy service.

This funding is a huge boost for Vocal and, most importantly, for the people we support. It means we can continue providing independent advocacy across our local area while also looking ahead to an exciting new chapter.

Thanks to this incredible support, we're planning to expand our General Advocacy service into Exeter, and East Devon, North and Mid Devon in the near future, helping even more people have their voices heard, understand their rights, and access the support they need.

A huge thank you to the National Lottery Community Fund and to every National Lottery player, your support is making a real difference in our communities. Together, we're helping to ensure that everyone has someone by their side when they need it most.

02/07/2026

Our new website is live!
For over 30 years, Vocal Advocacy has helped people with learning disabilities and communication difficulties make informed decisions and speak up for themselves.

Now, our website reflects that same commitment by making information clearer, more accessible, and easier to navigate.

Our new site makes it simpler to:
✅ Find out how to get an advocate
✅ Learn about our services; Advocacy, Supporting Parents, and Training
✅ Get involved as a volunteer, member, or trustee
✅ Read the latest news and information

Take a look: www.vocaladvocacy.org.uk

Thank you to everyone who supported the redevelopment, including web developers Falcon Digital.

19/06/2026

Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and valued.

This Learning Disability Week, we're reflecting on the importance of advocacy and the positive impact it can have on people's lives.

One person we support told us:

"I am really happy. Advocacy helped me get where I wanted to be."

These simple words remind us why advocacy matters. It is about supporting people with learning disabilities to have their voices heard, make their own choices, and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.

When people are listened to, respected, and supported to speak up for themselves, they are empowered to reach their goals and live the lives they choose.

We are proud to stand alongside people with learning disabilities, ensuring they are always seen, heard, and valued.