JOB OPPORTUNITY – ADVOCACY WORKER (MENTAL HEALTH ACT)

To provide an independent advocacy service to East Ayrshire residents who are subject to the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act.

JOB TITLE: ADVOCACY WORKER (MENTAL HEALTH ACT)

LOCATION: EAST AYRSHIRE

HOURS: 35 HOURS PER WEEK

SALARY: £21,330 P.A.

TERM: POST INITIALLY FUNDED FOR 1 YEAR

Do you have experience of supporting people who have been subject to the Mental Health Act?
Do you have an understanding of people’s rights under the Mental Health Act?
Could you be a voice for people subject to this legislation?

If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITES:

To deliver individual advocacy for people who are subject to the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act.
To sensitively provide clear information to clients about their rights.
To assist clients to put their views across at reviews/CPA meetings/mental health tribunals/medical appointments.
To assist clients in linking with appropriate community services and resources.
To provide support and guidance to individuals to encourage them to advocate on their own behalf.
To facilitate advocacy groups within Woodland View Hospital and the community.
To collect regular data to evidence the outcomes of the service and provide regular reports to the Manager.
To participate in ongoing training as required by the organisation.
To retain confidentiality and follow key procedures including GDPR.

We welcome applications from people who are great listeners, clear communicators and who care about their community.

TO APPLY:
Download Application Form
Closing Date: 18th March 2022

GET IN TOUCH:
If you have any queries or problems downloading the application form or job specification, please contact:

In writing: EAAS, 20 Lindsay Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 2BB
By telephone: 01563 574442
By email: Julia@eaas.org.uk

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