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Community Mental Health and Learning Disability Advocate

4 months ago

Bronllys, United Kingdom Powys Teaching Health Board Full time

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING

To support qualifying individuals under the Mental Capacity Act, in receipt of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in the that individuals are given a voice to make sure their rights are 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, theirvoices heard, and their feelings represented.

Main duties of the job

Ensure that individuals are given a voice to make sure their rights are 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, theirvoices heard, and their feelings represented.

Please see full details of main duties.

About us

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.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will be supporting a wide range of adults with mental health andlearning disabilities often with complex, profound and multiple national and local 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.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge or have worked in Advocacy, Adult Mental Health, or Learning Disability

Desirable

Advocacy qualification or willing to work towards Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and Human rights Act

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge or have worked in Advocacy, Adult Mental Health, or Learning Disability

Desirable

Good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations to enable working in partnership with clients and professionals