About the role
We are looking to recruit a permanent multi-skilled advocate to join our busy Halton Advocacy HUB multi-disciplinary team, working 22.5 hours per week.
Based in Halton, for this exciting multi-disciplinary role, we are looking for those with a particular interest in Non-Statutory Advocacy as the role will be based in a secure unit for up to two days a week. This role involves providing general advocacy support to patients in supporting form filling, sourcing general information, signposting and general low-level concerns and safeguarding issues around their care not covered by the IMHA role. The role also covers the NHS Complaints Advocacy in our Warrington HUB (or Halton Hub when required), helping people who need support in making a complaint about their care and treatment under the NHS.
We also require a talented person to undertake the role of the RPR to support individuals detained under the Mental Capacity Act on a DoLS when needed.
What we need from you
We are looking for someone who has the creativity and enthusiasm to support people in difficult circumstances, ideally has experience in health or social care and may have their own life experiences relevant to the role. Although it would be useful to already hold a formal advocacy qualification, if you do not have advocacy qualifications, it is not a problem; we will provide the required training.
You will be working from a secure mental health unit for up to two days a week and then the rest of the week will either be working from home, so must have access to a stable home broadband service. There will also be an element of the role where you will be out in the community, but not exclusively, in Warrington, Halton, Widnes, and Runcorn areas, and therefore you must have access to your own transport.
There may be times when work is required outside normal working hours, so flexibility is required.
Main Duties
* To work with the Advocacy Manager and Managing Director in developing and maintaining the Advocacy HUB for people in Halton and the NHS Complaints Advocacy service in Warrington.
* To deliver advocacy to all people eligible for the service in Halton, as part of an integrated advocacy HUB, carrying a varied caseload of clients as part of a team.
* To provide a response to a request for advocacy within agreed time limits, offering flexibility and understanding the need for prioritisation of workload.
* To deliver high quality, efficient and effective Independent Advocacy support, providing confidential one-to-one support, working within the contractual remit of the advocacy HUB service and code of conduct.
* To proactively engage with qualifying patients to ensure they understand their right to Independent Advocacy under the Mental Health Act.
* To provide advocacy and representation as an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) to people who lack capacity in relation to serious medical treatment, changes in accommodation, care reviews, and adult safeguarding cases.
* To advocate for eligible people within meetings relating to their care and treatment under the Mental Health Act.
* To support people who lack capacity to understand their rights and produce appropriate accessible information.
* To provide NHS Complaints Advocacy to residents of Warrington.
* To create accurate and timely reports as instructed.
* To ensure decision-makers are aware of all factors relevant to a person’s best interests.
* To support the Advocacy Manager in providing insightful and accurate contract monitoring reports.
* To work within and meet agreed service goals including publicity and promotion activity.
Special Requirements
* Advocates will need to travel independently of public transport. You must have a full clean driver’s licence and access to a vehicle you can use for work purposes during work hours.
* You must live within or close to the border of the relevant contract area/s in which you will be working.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £14,685.81 per year
Expected hours: 22.5 per week
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Advocacy Level 3: 1 year (required)
* Advocacy: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Widnes
Application deadline: 04/10/2024
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