Independent Mental Health Advocate

4 weeks ago


Wales, United Kingdom Orange Recruitment Full time

Advocacy Support Cymru ASC is recruiting for an Independent Mental Health Advocate.

Are you passionate about promoting empowerment and self-determination?

Can you uphold equal opportunities, equality and diversity?

Do you have experience with supporting people to access their rights?

**About Us**

Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a registered charity with offices in Cardiff and Swansea. We provide Independent Mental Health and Mental Capacity Advocacy Services across most of South Wales, employing 44 employees.

**About you**

You will have significant experience working with vulnerable adults and/or children, either within health or social care setting, or indirectly, for example as a carer. You will understand and have experience of working effectively in an intraagency context with Health and Social Care Professionals.

Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided.

**Independent Mental Health Advocate vacancy x 2 (South Wales based)**

To provide an Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service to Welsh Qualifying Patients in hospitals and registered settings as required by the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007 Amendment) and the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.

The salary band for the role is £24,725 to £29,202 based on a 37 hour week. This is a permanent full time role at 37 hours per week.

**Essential Information**

You must be able to drive and have access to a car during the working week. The post holder is required to travel around South Wales covering Cardiff, Swansea, Cwm Taff and Gwent as and when needed.

**Closing Date**:5pm, 13 March 2024.

To apply, please send your CV and Covering Letter. The Covering Letter should outline how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the criteria required for this role (as outlined in the Person Specification).

No Agencies Please.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £24,725.00-£29,202.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/03/2024



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