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HF Mencap is an organisation based in Hammersmith and Fulham who is committed to empower children and adults with learning disabilities and autism to get their voice heard, reach their potential, and be included in their local community.
We are passionate about promoting the wellbeing and development of children and adults with learning disabilities and autism in all areas of their lives as well as supporting their families and carers.
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Community Advocate. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in empowering individuals to make informed decisions, advocate for themselves, and obtain the necessary support to achieve their goals.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Deliver Community Advocacy or non-statutory advocacy for adults who need advocacy but do not meet the threshold for statutory advocacy.
2. Provide information and advice relating to the care and support for adults and support of carers.
3. Empower service users in order to effectively express their wishes and choices around their own health and wellbeing.
4. Ensure service user's rights are upheld and supported.
5. Support service users to understand their rights and expectations in relation to health and social care.
6. Support service users to build resilience and independence to live their life in the way that they want to.
7. Work towards a co-produced plan of action with service users to support independent living.
To apply: Email your CV to [contact email].
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