Community Advocate – West Sussex

Recruiting Organisation: Mind in Brighton & Hove                        

Working hours: Part Time 21 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £26,861 per annum (pro rata). (actual salary £16,117)

Location: Brighton

Mind in Brighton and Hove empowers and supports people who have experience of mental health issues in Brighton and Hove and West Sussex. The Advocacy Services take action to help people have their views heard, secure their rights and obtain services they need.

They are seeking to appoint a Community Advocate to provide advocacy support to clients in West Sussex. The role will be based at the central Brighton office, with regular travel across West Sussex. At present, the role may include some home working. Driving and own vehicle are essential.

This post requires an understanding of advocacy, experience of managing a client case load, excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of professionals, whilst retaining independence.

In return, they offer a range of benefits including

• full induction,
• nationally accredited advocacy qualification,
• 29 days’ leave (pro rata) per year excluding bank holidays,
• 3% pension contribution
• access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Description – WSx-Community-Advocate-Job-Description

All successful applicants are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

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Closing Date: 30 March 2026, 9am

Interview Date: 8 April 2026, at office in central Brighton. Alternative interview dates may be possible.