Independent Mental Health Advocate

Advocacy Support Cymru ASC Careers; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advocacy support provider in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated individual to deliver Independent Mental Health Advocacy services. The role involves supporting vulnerable adults and/or children regarding their medication and rights. Candidates should have experience working with vulnerable populations and be able to work collaboratively with health professionals. A driving license is required, and the position is full-time with a starting salary of £24,725.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with vulnerable adults and/or children in health or social care.
• Understanding of intra-agency collaboration with Health and Social Care professionals.
• Driving license and access to a car during working week.

Responsibilities

• Provide support relating to medication, treatment, and care.
• Deliver duty advocacy as part of a rota, including occasional Saturdays.
• Offer Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service to Welsh Qualifying Patients.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable adults and/or children

Ability to work in an intra-agency context

Job description

About the Role

The post holder will provide support to people in relation to their medication, treatment and care, ensuring that they understand and can access their rights, within the context of Independent Advocacy as set out in the Advocacy Charter and Code of Practice.

IMHAs are expected to provide a duty advocacy role as part of a rota which includes occasional Saturday working. (There is no additional payment for this, although time off in lieu is given)

To provide an Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service to Welsh Qualifying Patients in hospitals and registered settings as required by the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007 Amendment) and the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010

About You

You will have significant experience working with vulnerable adults and / or children, either within health or social care setting, or indirectly, for example as a carer. You will understand and have experience of working effectively in an intra‑agency context with Health and Social Care Professionals.

Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided.

Essential Information

You must be able to drive and have access to a car during the working week.

The starting salary for this role is £24,725 based on a 37 hour week.

This is a permanent full-time role at 37 hours per week, based in our Cardiff Office.

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