Job Description

Community Mental Health Advocate

Hours: 25 hours per week

Salary: 25,545 FTE

Location: Kirklees

This is a permanent Contract

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our advocacy service in Kirklees. We offer flexible working hours Monday to Friday. There is no shift work, and we do not work evenings or weekends. Please note, this role does not involve supporting people with their personal care. This role is to help people to participate and have a voice in their mental health and social care support. You will involve providing face-to-face support with people and supporting people at meetings with professionals. You will be helping people to understand the information that is being shared with them and to express their wishes, views and feelings about the things that are important to them to live a good life.

You will be supporting people of all ages with mental health issues and/or neurodivergent people. You will be working with people with dementia, people with learning disabilities, autistic people, people with physical and sensory impairment, people with an acquired brain injury and those with a mental health need.

Please read the for full details of this role.

If you feel you can demonstrate the skills and transferable experience, we are looking for then please apply for this post by completing the application form on our website or submit your CV with a personal statement explaining your suitability for this role. Please look at the 'about you' section when you are completing your letter and make sure you address all the points listed. Please note that applications received without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Closing date: Thursday 28th August 2025 at 12 noon

Interview date: Monday 15th September 2025

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,545.00-26,200.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/08/2025