Independent Mental Health Advocate Job in Advocacy West Wales

Independent Mental Health Advocate

Carmarthen, WLS, GB, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Independent Mental Health Advocate

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated team of independent advocates.

We have a 37 hour per week advocate vacancy.

This role will involve visiting mental health units in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, advocating for people in hospital for their mental health. Hybrid working - home/office/with the person in a variety of venues. Full training provided. Established long term funding. Full time post or will consider job share opportunity - usually 2 days Carmarthenshire and 3 days Pembrokeshire.

If you:

Have excellent communication, telephone, organisational and IT skills,

Demonstrate an empathic and non-judgmental approach to working with the people you support.

Are either a bilingual Welsh and English speaker, or willing to develop your Welsh language skills.

Have a strong commitment to and understanding of issues of social justice, human rights, equality and inclusion,

Enjoy working as part of a team and engaging with a wide range of people, both professionals and clients of the service,

Are committed to undertaking the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Qualification.

You may have the skills required for this role.

For full job descriptions and application pack please contact admin@advocacywestwales.org.uk

To learn more about the roles and our work please visit: www.advocacywestwales.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon Friday 5th December 2025

Interviews: Thursday 11th December in our Carmarthen Office, Yr Atom, King Street, Carmarthen.

Start date to be agreed - subject to enhanced DBS and references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,623.00-28,022.00 per year

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carmarthen SA31 1BH

Application deadline: 05/12/2025

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