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Why work for Mind in Brighton & Hove?
Perceptions of mental health are changing fast – and there’s never been a more exciting time to join us to ensure that anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for support and advice. Mind in Brighton & Hove is committed to promoting better mental health for everyone with experience of mental distress. There are many benefits to working with Mind in Brighton and Hove. We value and care for the people we serve, the resources entrusted to us and the people we employ. Mind in Brighton & Hove is an equal opportunities employer.
Mind in Brighton & Hove is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to recruiting the best possible people to each position in our organisation and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Mind in Brighton & Hove encourages applications from everyone, irrespective of age, disability (including experience of living with mental health issues), gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.
Whichever role interests you, you can expect a friendly working environment, excellent benefits and training opportunities.
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Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary £26,334 per annum
Mind in Brighton and Hove empowers and supports people who have experience of mental health issues in Brighton and Hove and West Sussex. Our Advocacy Services take action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests, and obtain services they need.
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) in West Sussex, based in Worthing. You will need to travel within the surrounding areas in West Sussex and, on occasion, come into the Brighton office for meetings and training.
This role involves providing Independent Mental Health Advocacy, working within the framework of the Mental Health Act 1983 to support people to understand their rights under the Act and participate in decisions about their care and treatment across the area of West Sussex. The post requires an understanding of advocacy, experience of managing a client case load, excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of professionals, whilst retaining independence.
In return, we offer a range of benefits including full induction, nationally accredited advocacy qualification and 29 days’ leave (pro rata) per year excluding bank holidays, 3% pension contribution and access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
Click here to download an application pack, which contains:
· About Us
· Guidance Notes
· Job Description
· Terms & Conditions
· Application Form
· Monitoring Form
You can also download the covering letter for applications to this role here.
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 8th January 2025
Interviews will take place during the week commencing the 14th of January at 51 New England St, Brighton BN1 4GQ
All successful applicants are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
We are committed to equal opportunities and we value diversity in our workforce and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability (including experience of living with mental health issues), gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.
T: 01273 66 69 50
e:info@mindcharity.co.uk -
Hours: 21 or 28 hours per week
Salary: £26,334 per annum pro rata (actual salary £15,800 for 21 hours or £21,067 for 28 hours)
Mind in Brighton and Hove empowers and supports people who have experience of mental health issues in Brighton and Hove and West Sussex. Our Advocacy Services take action to help people have their views heard, secure their rights and obtain services they need.
We are seeking to appoint a Community Advocate in West Sussex, working with clients in Adur & Worthing, Arun and Chichester - on occasion you will need to work at our Brighton office. At present, the role may include some home working. Driving and own vehicle are essential.
Advocates are responsible for the provision of independent, professional mental health advocacy primarily within community settings across West Sussex. This post requires an understanding of advocacy, experience of managing a client case load, excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of professionals, whilst retaining independence.
In return, we offer a range of benefits including full induction, nationally accredited advocacy qualification and 29 days’ leave (pro rata) per year excluding bank holidays, 3% pension contribution and access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
Click here to download an application pack, which contains:
· About Us
· Guidance Notes
· Job Description
· Terms & Conditions
· Application Form
· Monitoring Form
You can also download the covering letter for applications to this role here.
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 8th January 2025
Interviews will take place during the week commencing the 14th of January at 51 New England St, Brighton BN1 4GQ
All successful applicants are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and we value diversity in our workforce and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability (including experience of living with mental health issues), gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.
T: 01273 66 69 50
e: info@mindcharity.co.uk