THE NEXT STAGE
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. 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:
Regional Advocate (Kerry x1)
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 survivors of institutional abuse and vulnerable older people with little or no circle of support; growing awareness of Sage Advocacy and its services at regional level; developing a deep understanding of and 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.
Information Support & Advocacy Coordinator x 1
The purpose of Information Support & Advocacy Coordinator (ISAC) is to directly provide an information and support service for callers to Sage Advocacy, to coordinate the provision of a wide range of information resources and support services that may be required by clients, ensure linkages with relevant service providers and manage referrals to Regional Advocates and associated casework support and quality audit where necessary. The ISAC will act as a first point of contact with Sage Advocacy, answering and screening calls to the National Office and alerting the Information & Support Service Manager in a timely fashion regarding any significant issues or trends or information disclosed which may provide grounds for safeguarding concerns.
Work Programme Coordinator x 1
The purpose of the Work Programme Coordinator is to support the CEO and the Management Team in the development, implementation, coordination, monitoring of and reporting on the operational plan required to implement the strategy. Direct support to the CEO in managing priorities, scheduling, and follow-ups. Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for internal and external use. Coordinate Senior Management Team meetings, including agenda setting, minute-taking, and action tracking. Supporting the work of Board Standing Committees by coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, and minute taking. Providing administrative support for the CEO and Management Team. Using ICT as efficiently as possible to capture and support all aspects of the organisation.
Application Process
If you are interested in any of these positions please carefully read the relevant recruitment pack profiles, ‘The Next Stage - Statement of Strategy 2025 – 2027’, and our Quality Standards www.sageadvocacy.ie before you send your CV, and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages. Please indicate in the email subject line which role(s) you are applying for.
Closing date: 27th June 2025, 12:00 PM
