Independent Advocate- Bryson Care

Bryson Care requires:

• Independent Advocate
• Belfast
• Permanent (Monday – Friday)
• 28 hours per week
• £14.12 per hour + 37p mileage

Bryson Care is growing, and we are on the lookout for new advocates for our Belfast Team

To provide independent advocacy support to children and adults living with a learning disability and/or mental ill health and their carers throughout Northern Ireland including Muckamore Abbey Hospital.

What you’ll be doing:

• To respond to referrals for advocacy support and manage an individual caseload as allocated.
• To build positive and meaningful relationships with Service Users/Carers and recognising Service Users/Carers as the Expert by Experience.
• To assist the Service Users/Carers to explore their choices and options and support them in making an informed decision about potential courses of action without influence
• To provide independent advocacy to service users who are making the transition from hospital to the community.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience working in an advocacy role with children and adults with a learning disability and/or mental health needs
• 3rd Level standard of education
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues relating to children and adults living with a learning disability and/or mental ill health
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a car to carry out the duties required of the post.
• This post is subject to registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)

Some of our benefits include:

• Pension
• Free Wellbeing Support
• Ongoing Training
• Full Access NI

Application packs are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home.

Closing date is Wednesday 30th October 12pm