Trainee Multi-Disciplinary Advocate

Rethink Mental Illness; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rethink Mental Illness is seeking a Trainee Multi-Disciplinary Advocate in London to join the Advocacy Team. In this role, you'll support individuals with mental health challenges, helping them navigate care decisions and advocate for their rights. The position offers substantial training opportunities, including enrollment in a Level 4 qualification, while promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion within the team.

Benefits

Training in advocacy practices

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Required to enroll in the Level 4 Independent Advocacy qualification.
• Experience in support or advocacy roles is an advantage.
• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide support as part of the Advocacy Team for individuals affected by mental illness.
• Shadow experienced advocates and eventually manage a caseload.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and rights.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Advocacy

Education

Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification

Job description

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Trainee Multi-Disciplinary Advocate, London

Client: Rethink Mental Illness

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 74d14729d471

Job Views: 7

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Trainee Multidisciplinary Advocate to join our Wandsworth and Richmond Advocacy Team.

Join an organization dedicated to supporting individuals severely impacted by mental illness. We value respect, dignity, equity, diversity, and inclusion, drawing on the lived experiences of our team to become an inclusive, anti-racist employer and service provider that reflects the communities we serve.

Advocacy involves supporting individuals to participate in decisions about their care, treatment, and living arrangements. Advocates help clients understand their options and communicate their wishes, especially when they find it difficult to speak up.

Our service provides various advocacy services to adults and children across different settings, including statutory and non-statutory support in secure units, hospitals, care settings, and communities.

Role Responsibilities:

• Enroll in and complete the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification within a set timeframe.
• Shadow experienced team members and gradually take on caseloads.
• Receive training in advocacy types, safeguarding, and understand advocacy boundaries.
• Empower clients to understand their rights and support self-advocacy.
• Provide statutory and non-statutory advocacy in various settings, including secure facilities, hospitals, care homes, and clients' homes.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We value diversity and inclusiveness, supporting staff networks for various communities, including ethnically diverse, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and disabled colleagues. We are an accredited Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Race at Work Charter. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Our Anti-Racist Commitment:

We aim to become a truly anti-racist organization through our Race Equality Action Plan, holding ourselves accountable and making tangible progress towards this goal.

If you have questions about the position, please contact us at [contact details].