Advocate (Training Provided)
4 days ago
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your advocacy skills in a supportive environment.
Statutory Advocacy in Medway is focused on representing the views, wishes and feelings of qualifying individuals under The Mental Health Act, The Care Act, The Mental Capacity Act and Relevant Persons Representative (RPR), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Care Act Advocacy (CAA) and also supporting people with Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) and NHS complaints.
Although this is a full time role, flexible working arrangements including part time working and job shares may be considered.
Working from home with travel across Medway and occasionally Kent, for meetings with clients. You will also be based in Medway Hospital for up to 1 day per week. You must live within a reasonable distance of Medway and be willing to travel within the area.
To work as part of a team to provide outcome-focused, issue-based, person-directed independent advocacy, in line with the relevant legislation for the advocacy discipline, regulations, codes of practice, and internal policy & procedures.
- To effectively manage your own caseload of clients and prioritise work accordingly including visits, report writing and professional meetings
- To identify risks in delivering the service and ensure compliance with risk management procedures
- To promote the rights, equality, diversity, and needs of all by ensuring they are respected and valued as individuals.
- Promote self-advocacy as a strategy to build confidence and independence
- Ensure accurate recording and reporting of all data
- A commitment to training and continual personal development
The skills and qualities we hope you have:
- Independent Advocacy Qualification L4 or a willingness to work towards
- Relevant experience delivering advocacy
- Own car or confident with public transport, and a willingness to travel for work (Meway and Kent)
- Comfortable working from home/remotely and managing your own schedule
- Interested in personal and professional development
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- An understanding of the purpose and principles of Independent Advocacy
Experience in supporting people through the NHS complaint’s procedure
Regular working hours - Monday to Friday 9-5
- Remote working with travel to see clients
- Competitive pay plus workplace pension
- A generous Annual Leave Policy 28 days’ paid holiday per holiday year + Bank Holidays
- A work phone and laptop with IT support
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Although this is a full time role, flexible working arrangements including part time working and job shares may be considered.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 16th January 2025 in Maidstone. Due to the nature of the work, you will need to provide references and undertake a full DBS check prior to starting with us.
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