Mental Health Advocate

7 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom hireful Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advocacy Support Worker to join our team. This role is focused on providing essential support to carers who have learning disabilities.

About the Organisation:
We are an advocacy charity in the south Birmingham area, committed to empowering people with disabilities to speak up for themselves or advocate on their behalf when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with carers with learning disabilities to create and implement a timetable of speakers, workshops, and training sessions.
  • Provide one-on-one advocacy support to carers, assisting them in increasing their knowledge of caring and ensuring they have access to necessary information.
  • Advocate to ensure people with learning disabilities can secure their rights and entitlements, maximise their income, deal with crises, and access services and the community.
  • Use your organisation and planning skills to support carers in their role.

About the Person:
We are looking for someone with experience of working with people with learning disabilities or other vulnerable groups, and the ability to work using own initiative, prioritising work, case management, and time management.

What We Offer:
We offer hybrid and flexible working, including the opportunity to work compressed hours and if required term-time only options. We also offer a generous holiday allowance, pension contributions, and the chance to complete a Level 2 or Level 4 Advocacy qualification as part of your professional development.

Equal Opportunities:
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all ethnicities and backgrounds, including people with disabilities.



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