Multidisciplinary Advocate (Bank)

Job description

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone severely affected by mental illness has the right to be heard, understood and involved in decisions about their life. As a Bank Multi-Disciplinary Advocate, you’ll be right there beside people — and firmly on their side — helping them understand their rights, explore their options and make their voices heard. This is a varied, people centred role where no two days are the same. You’ll provide statutory and non-statutory independent advocacy to adults (and children where appropriate) across Wandsworth and Richmond, working in the community and in a range of settings including hospitals, care homes, supported living, secure units and people’s own homes. You’ll manage your own caseload and diary, working independently while being part of a supportive and experienced advocacy team. What you’ll be doing: Everything you do will be grounded in empowerment, inclusion and respect, with a focus on enabling people to self advocate wherever possible. About you You’ll be an experienced or developing advocate who is passionate about rights, equity and social justice. You’ll bring empathy, professionalism and confidence to complex situations. - Provi...