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Community Mental Health Advocate

Advocacy Support Cymru ASC
Posted 5 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF3 0BF

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is seeking a Community Advocate based in Cardiff and Vale to provide advocacy services for individuals receiving support from Community Mental Health Teams.
  • Candidates should have significant experience working with vulnerable adults and/or children in health or social care settings, with a preference for those with direct experience in advocacy roles.
  • The position offers a salary range of £22,684 to £24,195 for a permanent full-time role of 35 hours per week.
  • Successful applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and have a valid driver's license with access to a car during the workweek.
  • The closing date for applications is 5pm on September 12, 2025, and only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Are you passionate about promoting empowerment and self-determination?

Can you uphold equal opportunities, equality and diversity?

Do you have experience with supporting people to access their rights?

About Us

Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a registered charity with offices in Cardiff and Swansea. We provide Independent Mental Health and Mental Capacity Advocacy Services across most of South Wales, employing 55 employees.

About you

You will have significant experience working with vulnerable adults and/or children, either within health or social care setting, or indirectly, for example as a carer. You will understand and have experience of working effectively in an intra-agency context with Health and Social Care Professionals.

Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided.

COMMUNITY ADVOCATE VACANCY (CARDIFF & VALE BASED)

To provide a Community Advocacy service to people in the area who are receiving services from Community Mental Health Teams, Tier 2 services or above, or who qualify for a fast track assessment under Part 3 of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.

The salary band for the role is £22,684 to £24,195 based on a 35 hour week. This is a permanent full time role at 35 hours per week.

Essential Information

All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check.

You must be able to drive and have access to a car during the working week.

Closing Date: – 5pm, 12th September 2025.

Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be conducted in English.

Application packs can be downloaded from our website.

No Agencies Please.

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