Community Mental Health Advocate

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (On-site)
£23,400 per year
Part-time (28 Hours a week)
Permanent
Job description

Viewpoint is a service user charity currently covering Hertfordshire. Our aim is to enable people who use mental health and addiction services to have a voice in feeding back how well services are working and to be part of future service planning.

We are now seeking an organised person to join Viewpoint to support with delivering our Community Mental Health Advocacy contract.

Our Key Requirements are

Good organisational skills

Own personal lived experience of recovery from mental health challenges and or Drug and Alcohol issues.

At least two years’ experience of working as an Advocate (desirable).

At least two years’ experience of working with statutory and/or voluntary sector agencies.

Knowledge of mental health or addiction challenges

We welcome applications from people who use or have used mental health and /or addiction services.

Our employment benefits include a 5% Contribution pension scheme after 3 months service

To apply please contact Viewpoint via email of info(at)hertsviewpoint(dot)co(dot)uk or call 01707-386-136 for an application pack.

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Posted on: 10 July 2024
Closing date: 09 August 2024 at 12:00
Job ref: Community Mental Health Advocate
Tags: Administration, Advice / Information, Advocacy, Mental Health

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