Summary of the role
The purpose of the Regional Advocate is to lead on complex advocacy cases supported by case management safeguarding legal and data analysis skills. Secondary purposes include: provision of support and advocacy services to key groups and individuals such as institutional abuse and vulnerable older persons with little or no circle of support; growing awareness of Sage advocacy and its services at regional level; developing a deep understanding of an strong working relationships with the structures and systems of the emerging HSE Regional Health Authorities; ‘mapping’ service providers and resources based on national guidelines; identifying and developing opportunities to tackle systemic issues at regional and national levels.
Responsibilities of the role
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Case work
- Regional Development
- Resource Management
For more detail, please refer to the attached Job and Person Guide.
Requirements
Candidates should have a professional qualification in any of the following areas: law; nursing; occupational therapy; social work; social care; policing; finance. Candidates without a professional qualification will be considered but must be able
to demonstrate significant relevant experience and be willing to undertake further education and training.
Placeholder
Sage Advocacy’s mission is to promote, protect and safeguard the rights and dignity of older people, vulnerable adults, and healthcare patients through individual and systemic advocacy. Sage provided information, support and advocacy services to more than 12,000 people (cases & queries) in 2024 and demand for its services is growing. The work of Sage on behalf of clients is independent of family, service provider or systems interests. The service is free of charge and confidential. Further information on the organisation and those we serve is available at sageadvocacy.ie
In the context of recent and planned legislative, health and social care developments, of growing demand for our services and of our 2nd Statement of Strategy ‘The Next Stage’, Sage is now recruiting for the following role:
Placeholder
If you are interested in this position, please read the relevant Recruitment Pack, ‘The Next Stage – Statement of Strategy 2025–2027’, and our Quality Standards at www.sageadvocacy.ie before completing your application.
Please submit a completed application form by email to [email protected], stating the role title in the subject line.
The closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Wednesday 16th September, 2026.
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Future vacancies are expected and will be advertised on the Sage Advocacy website: https://sageadvocacy.ie/join-us/.
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| Regional-Advocate-Employment-Application-Form.docx | DOCX - 0.1Mb |
| Regional-Advocate-12.02.26.pdf | PDF - 5.6Mb |