Job summary
To support qualifying individuals under the Mental Capacity Act, in receipt of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in the community. Ensure that individuals are given a voice to make sure their rights are upheld. As an Advocate, ensure the rights of people who are deprived of their liberty under the Mental Capacity Act in care homes and hospitals are upheld, their voices heard, and their feelings represented.
Main duties of the job
Ensure that individuals are given a voice to make sure their rights are upheld. As an Advocate, ensure the rights of people who are deprived of their liberty under the Mental Capacity Act in care homes and hospitals are upheld, their voices heard, and their feelings represented. Please see full details of main duties.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will be supporting a wide range of adults with mental health andlearning disabilities often with complex, profound and multiple needs.Follow national and local policies.Visit clients in their care home, hospital, or community health setting,exploring, and supporting them in their views and wishes regarding their care, treatment and relevant issues impacting them.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will be supporting a wide range of adults with mental health andlearning disabilities often with complex, profound and multiple needs.Follow national and local policies.Visit clients in their care home, hospital, or community health setting,exploring, and supporting them in their views and wishes regarding their care, treatment and relevant issues impacting them.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge or have worked in Advocacy, Adult Mental Health, or Learning Disability
Desirable
- Advocacy qualification or willing to work towards
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and Human rights Act
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge or have worked in Advocacy, Adult Mental Health, or Learning Disability
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations to enable working in partnership with clients and professionals
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge or have worked in Advocacy, Adult Mental Health, or Learning Disability
Desirable
- Advocacy qualification or willing to work towards
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and Human rights Act
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge or have worked in Advocacy, Adult Mental Health, or Learning Disability
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations to enable working in partnership with clients and professionals
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
