Field-Based Trainee Advocate — Start Making a Difference

Spinx; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Level 4 qualification support

Protected study time

Regular supervision

Training and development

Supportive team environment

Meaningful work with impact

Career progression to qualified Advoc

Job summary

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking Trainee Advocates for a field-based role in Barnsley. You will learn advocacy principles, safeguarding, and person-centred support, with progression to independent advocacy.

You'll shadow experienced colleagues, gradually manage your own caseload and support people accessing mental health services across Barnsley. DBS Enhanced with Adults & Children is required, and you’ll complete the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification.

Qualifications

• passion for helping others to have their voice heard
• excellent communication and listening skills
• ability to manage competing priorities and travel across Barnsley

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced colleagues and learn principles of advocacy
• Gradually take on own caseload for mental health service users
• Support people across hospitals, care homes, community settings and homes
• Maintain accurate records and case notes
• Identify safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Education

No formal qualification required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking Trainee Advocates for a field-based role in Barnsley. You will learn advocacy principles, safeguarding, and person-centred support, with progression to independent advocacy.

You'll shadow experienced colleagues, gradually manage your own caseload and support people accessing mental health services across Barnsley. DBS Enhanced with Adults & Children is required, and you’ll complete the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification.