Overview

What the role entails:

• To respond to referrals for advocacy support and manage an individual caseload as allocated by the Service Manager
• To build positive and meaningful relationships with Service Users/Carers and recognising Service Users/Carers as the Expert by Experience
• To assist Service Users/Carers to explore their choices and options and support them in making an informed decision about potential courses of action without influence.
• To advocate the views of the Service Users/Carers to decision makers
• To support Service Users/Carers to express their own wishes, feelings and their lived experience.
• To provide independent advocacy to Service Users who are making the transition from hospital to the community based on the principle of inclusion as required.
• To maintain clear, concise and accurate records and prepare reports in line with data protection requirements.

What We Need from You:

• Previous experience working in an advocacy role with children and adults with a learning disability and/or mental health needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues relating to children and adults with a learning disability and/or mental health needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of advocacy.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including Mental Capacity as it applies to Northern Ireland
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.

Apply directly at:

To apply for this role and take the first steps in your new rewarding career, send your CV to caylin.chetty@brysongroup.org  or call 07973 877 515 for more information.