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Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA)

Mind in Brighton and Hove, Brighton and Hove

Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA)

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Mind in Brighton and Hove, Brighton and Hove

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 20 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a56d6769a57d4f9eb8f09a54fbcf83ca

Full Job Description

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. The hours for this role are 35 per week.

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.

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.

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