Qualified Advocates

Job description

*You must be a qualified Advocate to apply*

Morgan Hunt are proud to be working exclusively with Rethink Mental Illness on their search for 4 qualified Advocates.

Rethink are the leading expert charity for people with conditions including schizophrenia and bi polar. Working tirelessly to transform the lives of everyone severely affected by mental illness, and how our nation approaches mental illness, Rethink provide over 80 services, 120 local support groups, and run campaigns that bring about real change within the UK.

We are looking for the following:

• 2 X Multidisciplinary Advocates Hackney - 35 hours a week
• 0.7 Wandsworth and Richmond Single Disciplinary Advocate (IMHA) - 24.5 hours a week
• 1 x Multidisciplinary Advocate - Wandsworth and Richmond - 35 hours a week

As a qualified advocate, you will provide statutory and / or non-statutory independent advocacy to those who are eligible for the service within the community or case settings.

You will manage your own caseload, using a person-led, issue based advocacy approach, closing cases efficiently when the work has concluded and identifying when the person you are supporting has additional advocacy needs.

*In order to apply you need:

- To have completed the Independent Advocacy Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy and are willing complete the Level 4.
- Or are a fully qualified advocate, having completed the Level 3 National Advocacy Qualification or the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification.

Rethink pride their-selves on supporting their staffs well-being and offer some fantastic benefits including opportunities to develop your advocacy skills and knowledge.

Rethink also have Transgender, women and family friendly policies and flexibility including generous annual leave.

Please contact Amara Howe at Morgan Hunt to find out more.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.