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

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

mind charity
Full Time United Kingdom 25818 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Why work for Mind in Brighton & Hove?


Perceptions of mental health are changing fast – and there’s never been a more exciting time to join us to ensure that anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for support and advice. Mind in Brighton & Hove is committed to promoting better mental health for everyone with experience of mental distress. There are many benefits to working with Mind in Brighton and Hove. We value and care for the people we serve, the resources entrusted to us and the people we employ. Mind in Brighton & Hove is an equal opportunities employer.

Mind in Brighton & Hove is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to recruiting the best possible people to each position in our organisation and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Mind in Brighton & Hove encourages 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.

Whichever role interests you, you can expect a friendly working environment, excellent benefits and training opportunities.


  • 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: [email protected]

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

    www.mind.org.uk
    London, United Kingdom
    Ian Edwin Ruddock
    $25 to $50 million (USD)
    201 to 500 Employees
    Unknown
    Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations
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