Field-Based Advocate: Empower Voices & Rights

Rethink Mental Illness; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible field-based work

Training & development

Autonomy over schedule

Team support

Job summary

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a dedicated Advocate for the Barnsley Advocacy Service. You will manage your own caseload, delivering statutory and non-statutory advocacy across Barnsley, including IMHA, IMCA and Children’s advocacy, while staying independent in practice.

The role involves field-based work visiting clients in hospitals, care homes, and homes, with travel across Barnsley and England as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience managing an advocacy caseload in paid or volunteer roles.
• Knowledge of advocacy principles and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication and adaptable to individuals and circumstances.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and deliver statutory and non-statutory advocacy in Barnsley.
• Support rights, views and wishes in care decisions.
• Prepare reports and maintain case management records.
• Travel across Barnsley to visit clients and attend meetings.

Skills

Caseload management

Communication skills

IT skills

Report writing

Education

Level 3 National Advocacy Qualification

Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification

Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a dedicated Advocate for the Barnsley Advocacy Service. You will manage your own caseload, delivering statutory and non-statutory advocacy across Barnsley, including IMHA, IMCA and Children’s advocacy, while staying independent in practice.

The role involves field-based work visiting clients in hospitals, care homes, and homes, with travel across Barnsley and England as needed.