Community Mental Health Advocates

Recruiting Organisation: Mind in Brighton & Hove                        

Working hours: Part Time 21 hours x 2 roles

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2024 (with possible extension)

Salary:£25,818 per annum pro rata (actual salary £15,491)
Location:

Post 1) Working with clients in Horsham, Crawley and Mid Sussex (maternity cover) – 21 hours.

Post 2) Working with clients in Adur & Worthing, Arun and Chichester – 21 hours.

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 two part-time Community Advocates in West Sussex:

Post 1) Working with clients in Horsham, Crawley and Mid Sussex (maternity cover) – 21 hours.

Post 2) Working with clients in Adur & Worthing, Arun and Chichester – 21 hours.

For both roles, on occasion you will need to work at our Brighton office for meetings, training, etc. At present, the role may include some home working. Driving and own vehicle are essential.

Advocates are responsible for the provision of independent, professional mental health advocacy primarily within community settings across West Sussex. 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 and 29 days’ leave (pro rata) per year excluding bank holidays, 3% pension contribution and access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.

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

Read More & Apply here

Closing Date: 22 May 2023, 12 noon

Interview Date: 26 May 2023