Community Mental Health Advocate - West Sussex

Brighton and Hove (Hybrid)
Hove, Brighton and Hove
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
£26,861 per annum, pro rata (actual salary £16,117 per annum)
Part-time (21 hours per week)
Permanent
Job description

Mind in Brighton and Hove empowers and supports people who have experience of mental health issues across 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 a Community Advocate to provide advocacy support to clients in West Sussex. The role will be based at our central Brighton office, with regular travel across West Sussex. At present, the role may include some home working. Driving and own vehicle are essential.

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.

This is a part-time position working 21 hours per week.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including full induction, nationally accredited advocacy qualification, 29 days’ leave (pro rata) per year excluding bank holidays, 3% pension contribution and access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.

Full job details and application pack can be found on our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 30th March 2026.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 8th April, at our office in central Brighton. Alternative interview dates may be possible.

All successful applicants are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance

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.

Organisation
Mind in Brighton and Hove View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 09 March 2026
Closing date: 30 March 2026 at 09:00
Tags: Advice / Information, Communications, Advocacy, Engagement / Outreach, Mental Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social / Support Work