Community Mental Health and Learning Disability Advocate

4 days ago


Llandrindod Wells, United Kingdom Powys Teaching Health Board Full time

To support qualifying individuals under the Mental Capacity Act, in receipt of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in the community. Ensure that individuals are given a voice to make sure their rights are upheld. As an Advocate, ensure the rights of people who are deprived of their liberty under the Mental Capacity Act in care homes and hospitals are upheld, their voices heard, and their feelings represented.
Ensure that individuals are given a voice to make sure their rights are upheld. As an Advocate, ensure the rights of people who are deprived of their liberty under the Mental Capacity Act in care homes and hospitals are upheld, their voices heard, and their feelings represented. Please see full details of main duties.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
The role will be supporting a wide range of adults with mental health and
learning disabilities often with complex, profound and multiple needs.
Follow national and local policies.
Visit clients in their care home, hospital, or community health setting,
exploring, and supporting them in their views and wishes regarding their care, treatment and relevant issues impacting them.



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