Opportunity to work for highly regarded local charity in their Advocacy team providing an IMHA Advocacy support and representationto Southleigh Community Hospital patients under the 1983 Mental Health Act (2007) and to exercise, as requested by clients the powers given to IMHA advocates under that legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• To offer qualifying patients who are detained or otherwise covered by Section 130C of the Mental Health Act assistance in understanding and exercising their legal rights as outlined in Chapter 6 of the Mental Health Act Code of Practice.
• To discuss with patients their views, preferences and wishes and determine with them a course of action which promotes their rights.
• To assist users in obtaining help in the community from other agencies (e.g. social work, voluntary organizations, benefits advice, housing advice etc) and in a hospital setting (e.g. occupational therapy, psychology etc).
• To accompany clients to key meetings such as ward rounds, manager hearings, tribunals, case conferences, care planning meetings and meetings with individual professionals to provide support and representation as appropriate
• To write letters of complaint on behalf of clients or help them to write letters and, to accompany them to meetings to discuss complaints.
• To support users in the pursuit of their rights with respect to:
  • Care Act 2014
  • Local policies e.g. Care Programme Approach
  • Other relevant legislation e.g. Access to Health Care Records
  • NHS complaints procedures and other (e.g. local authority) complaints procedures, where appropriate.
  • To discuss possible further action; e.g. use of the legal system or the Ombudsman and to assist clients in pursuing these courses if they wish.
• To take up other issues of importance to users relating to their mental health needs and treatment and to promote self-advocacy
• To provide non-instructed advocacy where necessary to individuals who lack the mental capacity to directly instruct an advocate.
• To ensure that service users have access to the full range of information they need in order to be able to make informed choices about their care and treatment, to exercise their rights and to maximize their entitlements
• To develop links with community and service user groups in order to provide information on advocacy and general mental health issues
• To monitor client feedback and views and pass these to providers with the aim of promoting good practice and clients’ needs
• To ensure that information available within the advocacy service is appropriate and accessible to all mental health service users
• To maintain accurate records on the advocacy database, including records of all contacts with users of the Advocacy Service

We look forward to receiving applications from qualifed and experienced mental health Advocates. This is a 2 day per week role for 6 months , with potential to increase in hours and contract length.

FTE Salary £27,021 ( so £11,260 for 2 days per week), 28 days holiday and good benefits.

Mind in Croydon is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Victim Support are looking for a Independent Victim Advocate based in North Cumbria.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System.. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Our caseworkers play an vital role in delivering structured support services to victims of crime to assist them cope and recover. The key responsibilities of an IVA is to provide a quality support service (emotional, practical, advocacy, information advice and guidance) and working collaboratively with other key stakeholders to address the impact on crime on service users and ensure their interventions are delivered to assist in cope and recovery.

The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering an empowerment modelled caseworking service to service users in either a statutory, voluntary or community setting. You will have an excellent understanding of the requirements of confidentiality and safeworking practices, robust recording and excellent IT skills.

The successful candidate will be able to work confidently without direct supervision and be able to deal effectively with competing and conflicting demands in an organised manner, as well as having good problem solving skills. You will be responsible for providing a cope and recovery support service as part of a team, varying from brief interventions to long term support services over the telephone or face to face depending on clients needs.

An active commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion is essential. You will need to be flexible with working hours in order to meet the needs of the role. All staff work collaboratively with other organisations and contribute to seamless services. Plus adding value to the work of the organisation e.g. building networks, providing both professional and quality delivery, building reputation.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Liverpool is looking for an Independent Prescriber to work on a fixed term contract until March 2023 full time. You must be a motivated and enthusiastic Independent Prescriber to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team providing clinical interventions to clients with substance misuse issues within the city of Liverpool. 

You will provide assessment and ongoing management of substitute prescribing for service users in a community setting. We have offices in Henry Street Liverpool city centre, Croxteth and Garston.

About the role

For this role you will need to be either a registered nurse with a minimum of two years post registration experience and a prescribing qualification, or a registered Pharmacist with a minimum of two years post registration experience and a prescribing qualification. Experience of delivering interventions in a substance misuse setting would be an advantage.

You will be committed to working within the voluntary sector, in line with our values and will relish the challenges of contributing to the development of a service and delivering high quality clinical care.

We will provide an induction period to support you in the initial stages followed by a program of meaningful supervision and CPD.

Further information

This job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level with Barred List(s).

This is a fixed term contract until March 2023, 37.5 hours per week.

Interviews will be held virtually via Google Meet, 12th of November 2021.

Do you believe everyone has a right to be heard and respected, have choice, control and freedom, and to be safe from violence, discrimination, harm, or abuse?

Do you work in Mental Health services, Advocacy or similar and are you looking for a new challenge?

If so, we have the role for you and want to hear from you today. Join the VoiceAbility Northwest team as an Advocate (Independent Mental Health Advocate) based at Soss Moss Hospital.

 Are you up for the VoiceAbility challenge to:

• deliver the best possible quality of support
• be the provider of choice for the services we offer
• be the source of authority for expert insight on voice and rights
• be the place to work or volunteer with, for anyone who shares our aims

What do you need?

Experience of Advocating for others. You may hold the Independent Mental Health Advocacy Practice qualification or equivalent. Alternatively, you may be qualified in any of the Independent Advocacy disciplines with a desire to become qualified in Independent Mental Health Advocate. If any of these apply to you, we want to hear from you.

Ability to work alone with remote support and supervision only a phone call or click away.

The role:

You will provide advocacy to people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act. Some may have a learning Disability. You will be responsible for ensuring the individuals wishes, feelings, belief's, needs, and values are considered to create positive outcomes for the individual.

You will empower and enable people residing in a secure hospital to understand their rights. You will help individuals to understand their rights and options along with the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals. Be creative in your approach to empowerment by ensuring you meaningfully explain options and rights.  Supporting the individual to fully participate in decisions affecting them you will make sure they have their voice heard.

Location Hospital Based at Soss Moss Hospital Macclesfield

Hours 21 hours per week between Monday & Friday to be arranged, usually between 9am & 5.00pm

Your Rewards Package:

Salary Range: £21,000 to £28,000 per annum.  £12,5999 - £16,799 pro rata based on 21 hours per week.Advocates start on the appropriate spine point for their advocacy qualifications with the potential to earn up to £28,000 / £16,799  subject to qualifications and performance. 

Benefits: 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays; 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme.

Development: We offer a Supportive working environment with remote access to colleagues and managers, staff intranet. Staff working groups and forums. VoiceAbility foster a good work/life balance. We support Advocates in gaining the Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification with disciplines suitable for the role they work. We also offer regular support with professional development.

How to apply

Visit the VoiceAbility website using the visit website link at the top of this page. You will find a person specification & Job description along with the contact details of the hiring manager.

Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications: Midday on Friday 22nd October

Online assessment using word and email: date to be advised

Interviews: Friday 29th October via Teams 

Would you like to work for an established, quality, and leading Advocacy Service?

Do you want a rewarding career where you can really make a difference?

If yes, join us here at Swindon Advocacy Movement.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Statutory Advocate to join our inspiring and friendly team in Swindon Wiltshire. Your role will be a permanent, full time 37-hour position working in Swindon.

Our advocacy services provide specialist advocacy services as appropriate across a range of specialties including, IMCA, DOLS RPR, IMHA, Care Act and Community Advocacy. We provide a range of statutory (instructed or non-instructed) and non-statutory advocacy support in secure units, hospitals, care settings or in the community.

Who are we?

Swindon Advocacy Movement (SAM) has a well-established reputation of providing a range of advocacy services for people with care and support needs in Swindon. We are passionate about speaking out for the most vulnerable in our society and have created a flexible and responsive advocacy service enabling people to access their rights within health and social care services.

What will you be doing?

Providing a high quality, responsive and effective advocacy service in accordance with the service specification, contract, and legislative timescales.

Ensuring that individuals understand and can exercise their rights; supporting people to access information, to understand better what is happening, what is planned, and the options available to them to make better informed decisions and be more involved in their care and support.

Acting on allocated referrals in accordance with the service standards and engagement protocols, communicating with referrers as required to ensure the client’s rights under the relevant act are observed.

Representing patients’ interests when they are not able to do so themselves, including working within a best interest’s framework for any eligible patient who lacks the mental capacity to instruct the advocate

Keeping accurate factual records relating to the service users and their cases, including keeping the case management database up-to-date.

Do you have what we are looking for?

Completed, working towards or willing to undertake the National Qualification in Independent Advocacy (Level 3 or new Level 4).

Completed, working towards or willing to undertake additional specialist units: IMCA, DoLS , IMHA, ICAA.

Experience of working in one or more of the following specialist areas: learning disabilities; mental health/capacity; older people; physical disabilities; sensory impairment; substance misuse;

A good understanding of advocacy practice and principles of empowerment and knowledge of relevant legislation.

Ability to respect and promote a person’s right to make informed choices and decisions without influence.

Ability to manage a complex caseload covering a wide range of subjects ensuring independence and clarity of decision making.

Ability to support clients who may have a range of particular communication and other needs.

Ability to collate information and write formal reports to a high professional standard.

Ability to travel throughout the Locality, including travel when required to the local office.

What will you receive?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development and a range e-learning courses. You will also receive:

Salary of £22,060 to £24,304

Contributory pension scheme

21 days per year rising to 26 days with service plus bank holidays plus 3 discretionary days at Christmas.

Flexible working

Closing date for applications is midday Friday 29th October 2021 for interviews being held Wednesday 3rd November 2021.

Swindon Advocacy Movement is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.  Swindon Advocacy Movement expects all staff and volunteers to share that commitment.  All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS check.

Swindon Advocacy Movement is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from anyone regardless of disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

The safety and wellbeing of our service users and colleagues is our priority. It is a condition of employment for anyone joining us in a front-line role that they have either had the recommended Covid-19 vaccine or agree to have it when offered by the NHS. We also require all staff to undertake regular testing to ensure the safety of service users and staff.

Victim Support is looking for an Independent Victim Advocate to cover Herefordshire. The role will be based in our Worcester city centre office, or a Herefordshire homeworker will be considered - travel expenses will be paid.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

The successful candidate will be required to co-ordinate and provide a tailored support package to the most complex, high risk and vulnerable victims of crime. As a case leadership role, the Independent Victims Advocate (IVA) will offer a single point of contact, providing immediate emotional support and undertaking a structured needs and risk assessment in order to develop a full end to end cope and recovery support plan.

Applicants will have a good understanding of confidentiality, safe working practices and maintenance of records in accordance with the Data Protection Act. In addition you must be able to demonstrate an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity. It is also essential you can demonstrate that you are able to work without direct supervision, that you can prioritise your work and deal with competing demands in an organised and methodical manner. Good IT skills are essential as is the ability to record, store and process data for reporting purposes.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 4th November 2021.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Universal Advocate
Salary: NJC Scale Points 12-17, starting at £22,183 per annum
Location: Dewsbury, Kirklees
Hours: 37 hours per week

ASK4Advocacy is an exciting relatively new advocacy service that provides statutory and non-statutory advocacy services across the District of Kirklees. The service is a partnership between Touchstone and Advonet bringing together a wide range of skills, knowledge and expertise across the voluntary sector as well as tremendous personal development opportunities for the right candidates. 

We are looking to recruit an advocate to join our experienced and dedicated team based in Dewsbury. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience of Community Advocacy, Mental Health Services, NHS complaints, Mental Capacity Act, Social Care and co-production with service users. 

Closing Date: 27 October 2021
Interviews will be held on: 8 November 2021

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly, BME and LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone. Further information can be obtained from our equal opportunities policy. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role, if appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you.

No agencies please.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the button to be directed to our website 

Victim Support is looking for Multiple Triage Independent Victim Advocates to work in the new London Integrated Victims & Witnesses Service, these roles are office based across our London Service.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Purpose of the job is to provide high quality holistic support to all victims and witnesses of crime referred to Victim Support whether by the Police another agency or self-referred. You will lead on support for your allocated caseload of clients coordinating with others internally and externally as required. There will be a particular focus on those that are the most vulnerable, including repeat victims and victims of high harm crime. You will be expected to provide practical and emotional support in a way that is approachable, flexible and caring, showing empathy at all times. As well as being tenacious in support of your clients and being able to solve problems and surmount the challenges posed by the criminal justice system.

To be successful in this role you will be expected to provide practical and emotional support in a way that is approachable, flexible and caring, showing empathy at all times. As well as being tenacious in support of your clients and being able to solve problems and surmount the challenges posed by the criminal justice system.

Victim Support offer many benefits and rewards such as, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as Essential and A. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

This Job vacancy will be advertised for 4 weeks but we will be doing rolling interviews in the time. If recruitment needs are fulfilled before 4 weeks, this advert can be closed early

Victim Support is looking for two Triage Independent Victim Advocates to work in the new London Integrated Victims & Witnesses Service based in Clapham and Catford.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Our Independent Victim Advocates (IVAs) provide high quality holistic support to all victims and witnesses of crime referred to Victim Support whether by the Police another agency or self-referred. You will lead on support for your allocated caseload of clients coordinating with others internally and externally as required. There will be a particular focus on those that are the most vulnerable, including repeat victims and victims of high harm crime. You will be expected to provide practical and emotional support in a way that is approachable, flexible and caring, showing empathy at all times. As well as being tenacious in support of your clients and being able to solve problems and surmount the challenges posed by the criminal justice system.

To be successful in this role you will be expected to provide practical and emotional support in a way that is approachable, flexible and caring, showing empathy at all times. As well as being tenacious in support of your clients and being able to solve problems and surmount the challenges posed by the criminal justice system.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

INDEPENDENT DISABILITY AND DOMESTIC ABUSE ADVOCATE 

Help us to support disabled survivors of abuse Stay Safe East is a leading user-led Disabled People’s Organisation which supports disabled victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence, hate crime and other forms of abuse. Our practice is inclusive and holistic. We are looking for hard-working and knowledgeable advocates who are passionate about helping us promote the rights of disabled people to safety and quality of life.

INDEPENDENT DISABILITY AND DOMESTIC ABUSE ADVOCATE 35 hours per week. Salary £27,455 per annum To support and advocate for disabled survivors in London. Post funded to 31.3.2023 by MOJ/MOPAC. The Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate post is open only to Deaf or disabled women with the relevant skills. Please note: the post is open to disabled women only for the following reasons:  95% of our Domestic Abuse clients are disabled women facing gender based violence, so working with a female IDDVA is essential to our clients’ sense of safety, integrity and well-being. (Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010)  We are a user-led organisation of disabled people. Peer support and positive role models from our disabled staff are essential to building the long term self-confidence and resilience of our clients.

We have a positive policy on training and employing disabled people. We particularly welcome applications from disabled women who reflect London’s diverse communities of age, faith, sexuality and ethnicity. JOB VACANCIES at Stay Safe East Stay Safe East is committed to employing disabled staff, as we believe that peer support and positive role models from our staff are essential to building the long term self-confidence and resilience of our clients. We have a positive policy on training disabled people. We especially welcome applications from disabled people who reflect London’s diverse communities of ethnicity, sexuality & faith. 

Join this growing Suicide Prevention Charity and make a difference in the world! You will become a crucial and highly valued member of our team, supporting the CEO, providing admin support, and often acting as the first point of contact for our charity. This is a unique position for the right person to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation making a difference to the communities it works with.The ideal candidate for this small but growing suicide prevention charity will have strong admin and IT skills, competent across all social media platforms and able to work flexibly is an environment that is constantly changing.

Full time role but would consider part time for the right candidate.

The OLLIE Foundation is a St Albans based Suicide Prevention Charity operating predominantly across the home counties but with national and international reach. The Foundation provides a range of early intervention and prevention, as well as crisis intervention and postvention training to young people, parents and professionals. As experts in our field, we routinely train GPs, teachers and A&E staff and host talks and expert panel events as well as well-being assemblies in schools and to community groups. Although driven by our commitment to prevent youth suicide, our training and talks are relevant to all.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and passionate administrator able to manage their own diary, working mainly from home but with flexibility to work across Hertfordshire and surrounding areas supporting community events and training including some evenings and weekend events.  As the Assistant to the CEO you will also provide administrative support to the wider team, including diary management, delegate liaison and certificate management, maintaining and improving existing recording systems and procedures.

This role requires excellent communications skills as you will be working closely with a range of partners, including the Police, NHS staff, schools, parents and carers, as well as young people.

As Assistant to the CEO you will:

• Help manage the virtual office and all associated admin tasks
• Oversee orders for resources and merchandise and ensure they are delivered as needed
• Support bid and report writing
• Closely monitor and evaluate the impact of the work we do and outcomes achieved.
• Manage bookings and enquiries from delegates
• Work effectively from home but able to travel to a range of meetings and talks across the Home Counties
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, able to manage competing deadlines where priorities can change quickly as events happen in the community
• Be able to maintain attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Have a proactive approach to working from home and able to interface with the public as needed
• Feel comfortable to work well in an environment where suicide and bereavement are referenced each day

The ideal candidate will have the following experience, skills and qualifications:

· Ability to work on their own, plan and organise effectively, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

· Proficient IT and social media skills.  

E.g - Create posts on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok. Able to use or be willing to learn how to edit and use media suits like Veedio.  Manage online databases and Mailchimp

· A full and valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use.

· Excellent communication skills. 

Able to manage their own diary and prioritise their own work streams

· Emotionally mature and resilient, able to manage their wellbeing in an environment where suicide and bereavement is a constant.

There are many opportunities for growth and development within this role, including;

1. Public speaking, community advocacy,

2. Training and workshop delivery.

3. Social Media

4. Fundraising

5. Supporting volunteers and interns

As demand for our services grows, the post holder will become a crucial and highly valued member of our team, supporting the CEO, providing admin support, and often acting as the first point of contact for our charity. This is a unique position for the right person to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation making a difference to the communities it works with.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure report from the Disclosure and Barring Service and a 3 month probationary period.

Advocate

They are looking for an individual with a strong understanding of dementia as well as an understanding of the principles of advocacy and the rights of people with dementia and their carers.

Advocate Responsibilities:

Their advocates enable people with dementia and those who care for them to have a voice in the decisions made regarding the provision of personal health and social care services to meet their individual needs. The successful candidate will provide advocacy support within the community throughout the Belfast Trust area.

Advocate Requirements:

Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. You will be highly skilled in communicating (orally and in writing) and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will have to be a proactive individual with excellent organisational and time management skills so you can manage your caseload of clients effectively.

About Our Client:

They provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Advocate
Location: Community Based
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing date: 24 October 2021
Interview date: Planned for 22 October 2021 but subject to change

You may have experience of the following: Advocate, NHS, Vulnerable Adults, IAQ, Charity, Third Sector, Social Worker, IMCA, DOLS, RPR, Legislation, Policy, Support Worker, Healthcare etc.

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We are looking to appoint a Navigation and Support Worker (Mental Health )  awho is passionate about advocating for and supporting women involved in sex work or women with experience of sexual exploitation who have multiple needs, including mental health and trauma.  You will be offering 1 to 1 support, supporting and advocating for women, helping women to navigate the wider system including statutory and third sector services in Leeds (where needed the criminal justice system). This role is part of a wider team that works with adult women who identify as sex workers and women who are sexually exploited and abused and also part of the Live Well Leeds Network.

We are looking for someone who understands how trauma affects people and is able to offer a trauma – informed response, is respectful in engagement with clients, colleagues, and with partner agencies and understands the vital importance of trusting relationships. At Basis we work hard to recognise each person as individual, without judgement and tailor support based on their needs. We are looking for someone who works pragmatically and creatively to ensure women can access the services they need and want (and as they change throughout their engagement with us), who seeks out partnership opportunities to offer further support, who pro-actively and effectively advocates for the individual, challenges stigma and never gives up on someone.

We welcome applications from women with relevant lived experience, recognising the value in this as well as any transferable skills that may not be mentioned in the person specification. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and other women who experience racism and Trans (identifying as women) and non-binary as they are currently under-represented within our staff team. All appointments will be are made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description and person specification. Find out more about the team on our website.

Working at Basis means being part of a fun, dynamic and vibrant workforce; we also offer a benefits package including flexible working, contributory pension (4%), significant opportunities to access training, childcare vouchers, funded external supervision and an Employee Assistance package.

If you have any questions about whether you might qualify for the post, we strongly recommend you reach out, we would be happy to answer any questions you might have please call  call 0113- 243 0036 and ask to speak to Joan or Amber

To apply complete the Application-Form and Equal-Opportunities-Monitoring-Form from our website before the deadline. Please do not send CVs.

You will be based in Leeds (in-office work will be COVID-19 dependent) and may need to work unsocial hours. There is some free parking but parking near the office will also be reimbursed.

Basis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. This post will be subject to enhanced DBS check.

Basis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. This post will be subject to enhanced DBS check.

Because of the nature of the work this post is open to women only.  Sex discrimination act 1975 exemption S7 (2) (e) applies.

Only applicants who have the right to work in the UK or have a valid visa or work permit for a minimum of 6 months at the time of application will be considered for this role.