Independent Mental Health Advocate

2 months ago

Cardiff, United Kingdom Orange Recruitment Full time

The post holder will provide support to people in relation to their medication, treatment and care, ensuring that they understand and can access their rights, within the context of Independent Advocacy as set out in the Advocacy Charter and Code of Practice. IMHAs are expected to provide a duty advocacy role as part of a rota which includes occasional Saturday working. (There is no additional payment for this, although time off in lieu is given)

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

**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 intra-agency context with Health and Social Care Professionals. Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided.

**Essential Information**
- There are two positions available, both based in our Cardiff office. You must be able to drive and have access to a car during the working week.
- The starting salary for this role is £24,725 based on a 37 hour week.
- One role is Full Time at 37 hours per week, and the other Part Time at 32 hours per week.

**Closing Date**: 17:00, 29 April 2024.

Interviews will be conducted in English.

**SALARY**

**£24,725 per annum**

**LOCATION**

**Cardiff**

**EMPLOYMENT TYPE**

**Full Time, Part Time, Permanent**

**COMPANY INFO**

Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a registered charity that specialises in the provision of professional, confidential and independent advocacy for those eligible in secondary care and community mental health settings.

Our Advocates can support in relation to treatment, medication, services, rights and options and will enable you to have your say in your treatment and care.

Advocates will not give advice, offer counselling, provide mediation or befriend. They will not judge the wishes of those they support or look to seek to persuade a client into a particular course of action.

Advocates provide information to people to help them understand what options might be available, but do not decide or advise which one to take.

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