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Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHAs)

Employer
Mind in Salford
Location
Manchester, M25
Salary
£22,000 - £24,000 pa pro rata, dependent on experience/qualifications
Closing date
5 Apr 2019

Mind in Salford is offering an excellent opportunity within its Forensic Advocacy Team.

Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHAs)
Location: Manchester, M25
Contract: Maternity Cover
Hours: Part time, 3 or 4 days a week
Required Experience: Working within Advocacy for 1 Year Minimum
Salary: £24,000pa pro rata (based on 5 days per week) for Qualified IMHAs
or £22,000pa pro rata (based on 5 days per week) for Unqualified Advocates.

We are looking for an Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) to provide maternity cover over a period of up to six months, with possible extension. The post is for 3 or 4 days per week.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic individual to join our IMHA team to support and empower vulnerable adults detained under the Mental Health Act in a Medium-Secure forensic hospital.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Experience of providing Independent Mental Health Advocacy to a high standard;
  • The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals and service-users;
  • A working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and associated legislation.
  • We welcome applications from disabled people and encourage those with experience of mental or emotional distress to apply.

Closing Date and time for applications: Friday 5th April 2019 at 12:00pm

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please either download and complete the attached application pack OR click the Apply button (and follow the job board's procedure). You will then receive an email from our partner, CHM Recruit, which will include an Application Pack

Please note an Enhanced DBS check is required.

Mind in Salford is committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and in the services it provides.

Mind in Salford welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health issues.

No agencies please. 

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