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The Advonet Group
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We are an independent advocacy charity based in Leeds, UK. Find out more on our website: https://advonet.org.uk
There is a week left to apply for our #Autism AIM Coordinator #JobVacancy! This role involves meeting clients, planning Autism Hubs and providing signposting.

Please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... to apply. #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #BradfordJobs
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Next Friday, we will be at the #SelfCare Exchange, run by @forumcentral.bsky.social! We will have some #SelfAdvocacy resources on display and be there to say how we can help you.

It's open from 11am-3pm at Kirkgate Market and free to attend.
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#Advocacy is a big part of #safeguarding best practice. It involves building trust, enabling people to speak up, upholding their rights.

Care Act Advocates support people through safeguarding enquiries, helping them understand processes and have a say in what happens #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
November 20, 2025 at 9:06 AM
From January, our #LearningDisability Day Opportunities service are running some exciting new groups! They will have an IT course, a cooking group and even DJing sessions.

If you're an adult with a learning disability who lives in Leeds and want to join them, please email LDService@advonet.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Thanks to a @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk grant, we are running LIFE – a project supporting adults with #LearningDisabilities in Leeds to use #SelfAdvocacy in employment.
November 19, 2025 at 8:43 AM
For #TransAwarenessWeek, we are sharing an #EasyRead guide from our @change-people.bsky.social team, made for Choice Support. It looks at what being transgender means and has plenty of useful information.

To get a free PDF copy, please visit changepeople.org/resources
November 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Over the next two weeks, there are some free events including training sessions and webinars about #safeguarding. They are for people in #Leeds working with adults, children and families.

A full programme is on the Leeds SAB website at www.leedssab.org.uk/i-work-with-... #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
November 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
For #LeedsSafeguardingWeeks, we and LSAB are running a free webinar next Wednesday. It will hear from adults with learning disabilities about their experience of #safeguarding.

To register, please scan the QR code in the poster or visit tinyurl.com/listensafeguardingleeds #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
November 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM
There are just two weeks left to apply for our AIM Coordinator #JobVacancy! It involves working across our #Autism AIM service, meeting clients, signposting and being at Autism Hubs.

Find out more about the role and how to apply at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #BradfordJobs
November 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Want to hear about our latest #JobVacancies? Visit eepurl.com/hOTTy9 to get them sent straight to your inbox #advocacy #inclusion #HiringNow
November 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
How can our Health Complaints #Advocacy team help you? In a blog post, they explain what they can and cannot do, as well as how their resources can help with #SelfAdvocacy when starting a complaint.

To read it, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/10/12/h...
November 13, 2025 at 8:31 AM
There are just six days left to apply for our Day Opportunities Support Worker #JobVacancy! This role involves helping members of our #LearningDisability Day Opportunities service in groups and activities.

To apply, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/10/27/j... #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs #HiringNow
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The 2026 dates for our Club Nights at Popworld in #Leeds for adults with #LearningDisabilities have been confirmed!

We also have fancy dress themes for each month. Tickets will still be just £10 on the door.
November 12, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Our free #SelfAdvocacy resources have been translated into four community languages - #Arabic, #Polish, #Tigrinya and #Urdu! They can help you with speaking up for yourself, your rights and wishes.

To download them, please go to advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...
November 11, 2025 at 8:41 AM
As well as a Club Night, our #LearningDisability Day Opportunities team have a pub night! It's on Tuesday 25th November from 6:30pm at The Griffin, #Leeds.

There's live entertainment, games and prizes. Tickets are £10 on the door. For more info, call 0113 244 0606 or email ldservice@advonet.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Our next Club Night at Popworld in #Leeds has a #sparkle fancy dress theme! It's on Thursday 20th November from 6:30pm-9:30pm and tickets are just £10 on the door.

It is for adults with #LearningDisabilities. If you have any questions, please call us on 0113 244 0606 and ask for Alex or Hazel.
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
In three weeks' time, we will be at @forumcentral.bsky.social 's #TheSelfCareExchange2025!

It is from 11am-3pm at Kirkgate Market and will have information on digital and face-to-face health and wellbeing services. The event is free to attend and will also have a confidential sexual health drop-in.
November 7, 2025 at 9:08 AM
For #TrusteesWeek, we spoke to Board member Jodie about her journey from being an #advocate to becoming a Trustee.

She also talked about what she likes the most about her role. To read her thoughts, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/11/06/t... #VolunteerLeeds
November 6, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Next month, our LIFE #employment project will run a free half-day workshop about #SelfAdvocacy in work!

It is for adults with #LearningDisabilities in Leeds and will look at rights and reasonable adjustments.

If you or someone you support would like to come, please email askingyou@advonet.org.uk.
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
For #TrusteesWeek, we spoke our three newest Board members! We asked them why they joined The Advonet Group, what they hope to do in their roles and why they like being a Trustee with us.

Read al about what they had to say at advonet.org.uk/2025/11/03/m... #VolunteerLeeds
November 4, 2025 at 8:59 AM
There are a couple of #JobVacancies in our #LearningDisability and @leedsautismaim.bsky.social and @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social teams!

Visit tinyurl.com/advonetjobs or scan the QR code in the reel to find out more #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The November timetable for our Community #Advocacy Hubs in #Leeds is out now!

The Hubs are in Seacroft, Chapeltown, Armley and Beeston.

More details about what our Community Advocacy service can do for you at the Hubs are here: advonet.org.uk/services/com...
October 31, 2025 at 9:12 AM
To mark #ADHDAwarenessMonth, our Office Administrator Ellie shared her experience as someone who is #AuDHD in our latest blog post. In it, she gives some examples of what helps her to do her job.

To read it, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/10/30/a...
October 30, 2025 at 8:16 AM
We have a #JobVacancy for a Coordinator in our @leedsautismaim.bsky.social and @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social services!

It involves processing referrals, meeting clients and ensuring their needs are met. More details are at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... #LeedsJobs #BradfordJobs #CharityJobs
October 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Our monthly Club Night for adults with #LearningDisabilities at Popworld Leeds - Millennium Square is on tomorrow!

It runs from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Tickets are £10 on the door; carers or support go for free. There is a #Halloween fancy dress theme!
October 29, 2025 at 8:15 AM