Introduction to the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy

Outcome 2 Understand the role of the Independent Advocate

Assessment criteria

The candidate can:

2.1 Explain the role of the independent advocate

2.2 Describe the skills and attributes required for independent advocacy

2.3 Identify activities which are outside of an independent advocate’s role

2.4 Describe what individuals gain from independent advocacy

Range:

Role: e.g. supporting an individual to have a voice, supporting an individual to make choices, safeguarding, challenging discrimination, information provider, representation

Skills and attributes: e.g. active listen, communication skills, approachability, reliability, perseverance, non-judgmental

Activities which are outside of: giving advice of any kind, replacing any part of a health or social services professional’s role, helping with practical activities, becoming a befriender

Gain: e.g. having a voice, being listened to, gaining confidence, understanding rights, having the support of someone who is not judging or assessing them