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 roles:  

Legal Advisor (Maternity Cover)

The primary purpose of the Legal Advisor is: To provide timely and effective internal legal advice, guidance, and support to Sage Advocacy staff and volunteers working with and on behalf of older people, vulnerable adults, and survivors of institutional abuse. This support is focused on more complex casework that may have a legal dimension. Please find attached Recruitment pack for the role and Application form.