Mind in Brighton and Hove: West Sussex – Community Mental Health Advocate

Hours between 21-35 per week (3-5 days, please state availability/preference in your application)

Salary £25,818 per annum pro rata for part time

Fixed term until 31st March 2024 (with possible extension)

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

We are seeking to appoint one or more Community Advocates in West Sussex, working with clients in Horsham, Crawley and Mid Sussex - 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, we 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

For more information about the role including how to apply, please download our application pack, which contains:

• About us
• Application form
• Guidance notes
• Job description and person specification
• Terms and conditions
• Monitoring form

Closing date 5pm Friday 23rd June 2023

Interview date Friday 30th June 2023, New England St, Brighton - all shortlisted applicants will be contacted by 5pm Tuesday 27th June 2023

We are committed to equal opportunities, and we value diversity in our workforce and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability (including experience of living with mental health issues), gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.

T: 01273 66 69 50

e: info@mindcharity.co.uk