Mental Health Advocate

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Enfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an Unqualified Forensic Advocate with a leading recruitment agency in North London. You will provide high-quality advocacy for patients in forensic wards, ensuring their rights are respected and facilitating their participation in care decisions. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of mental health legislation and be skilled in advocacy and communication.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in advocacy or related fields.
• Understanding of mental health legislation and patient rights.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional advocacy support to patients.
• Attend patient forums and ward meetings.
• Maintain a dynamic caseload with accurate record-keeping.

Skills

Advocacy

Communication

Empathy

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Collaboration

Job description

My client is currently looking for an Unqualified Forensic Advocate to join their Team in North London.

As a Forensic Advocate, you will provide independent, high-quality advocacy to patients across 12 forensic wards and community clinics. Your work will ensure that every patient's voice is heard, their rights are respected, and they are supported in making informed decisions about their care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver professional advocacy support to patients, helping them understand and exercise their rights
• Attend patient forums, ward meetings, and care planning meetings to provide representation and follow-up support
• Maintain a dynamic caseload across hospital and community settings, with accurate and timely record-keeping
• Promote self-advocacy and co-develop peer advocacy training for service users
• Build strong referral pathways and relationships with clinical teams and external partners
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation
• Deliver outreach sessions and contribute to service development through collaboration and feedback
• Support carer forums and help shape carer-specific resources

If this sounds like something of interest or you know someone who may be interested, please do get in touch!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.