Advocate

MindWise; Belfast; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health advocacy organization is seeking a part-time Advocate in Belfast to empower clients in making informed decisions related to their care. The role requires a Level 3 Certificate in Independent Advocacy, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of 2 years of advocacy experience. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including enhanced leave and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday leave entitlement of 35 days

Enhanced company sick pay

Medical cash plan

Access to family-friendly policies and flexible working options

Commitment to learning and development

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as an Advocate in a professional or personal capacity.
• Current driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Responsibilities

• Empower and support people to make informed decisions regarding their care.
• Safeguard the rights of clients lacking capacity to make decisions.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated alignment with core values

Education

Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Independent Advocacy or equivalent

Job description

Advocate

Location : Belfast Lisburn Ards & North Down Area

Hours : up to 28 hours per week

Duration : Permanent

Starting Salary : 21266.56 (for 28 hours per week)

Closing date : 12 noon Thursday 13th November 2025

All our roles make a positive impact on the lives of others; the purpose of this role is to :

What we do

To empower and support people to make informed decisions empowering them to act for themselves with regards to their care treatment and identify the choices available to them. The Advocate may support clients at Mental Health Review Tribunals, Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety Tribunals, Case Reviews, Discharge Planning Meetings and liaising with staff mental health professionals, families and carers on matters relating to individual clients. Safeguarding the rights of clients particularly for those vulnerable clients who lack capacity to make decisions including rights under Mental Health Human Rights and Social and Economic legislation.

What we ask for from you

• Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Independent Advocacy or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in the last 5 years as an Advocate in a professional or personal capacity.
• Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills relevant to the role of an Advocate.
• Hold a current driving licence and access to a car is essential as this role may require the Advocate to travel regionally. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.
• Ability to demonstrate alignment with MindWises core values of Passion Respect Empathy Togetherness Openness & Transparency.

What you get in return

• A competitive salary
• A minimum employer pension contribution of 6%
• Enhanced holiday leave entitlement of 35 days (FTE)
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Medical cash plan
• Death in service benefit
• Access to family friendly policies and flexible working options
• Business mileage paid at HMRC max
• Commitment to learning and development
• Able to volunteer 1 day per year with MindWise Corporate Social Responsibility policy.
• Able to join Staff Working Groups and have your voice heard! e.g. People working group; Health & Wellbeing; Leadership and Management; Human Rights; Trauma Informed group etc
• Investors in People (IIP) Gold Award holders reflecting excellent working practices

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced with Adults Barred Access NI check.

MindWise are an equal opportunities employer

PLEASE NOTE :

CVs are not accepted. Online Application.

About MindWise

MindWise has a long-established history of supporting individuals with mental health issues and their families. Our vision is a world where mental health is everyone's business and our mission is to support and empower people affected by mental health issues to live their best lives. We do this through our dedicated staff who make a real difference in the lives of clients every day.

Staff Benefits

• Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Commitment to Learning and Development
• Flexible Working Policies
• Staff Health & Wellbeing Group
• Death in Service Benefit
• Coaching and Mentoring

Our Values

• Passion
• Respect
• Empathy
• Togetherness
• Openness & Transparency

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1