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Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) Apprenticeship – Powys

30 hours per week

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO UNDERTAKE THE LEVEL 4 APPRENTICESHIP QUALIFICATION IN INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY

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CADMHAS has been operating since 2007 and provides community advocacy, statutory advocacy (Independent Mental Health and Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy) and Relevant Person Representative services across North Wales and Powys.

We are looking to appoint an IMHA to join our apprenticeship scheme.  The scheme will require the successful candidates to follow a Level 4 Independent advocacy course attending college virtually 2 days per month.  The remaining time will be split between completing course work and practical case work.  We are looking for one person to work primarily in the south of Powys.

 

Responsible to: The Senior Advocate, who is responsible to the Director of Services.

Working with: Staff, volunteers and clients of CADMHAS

Location: Home base – Powys

Hours of Work: This post is 30 hours per week. Area of work – Primarily in South Powys but required to work throughout the County to provide cover when required

Aims of the post: To work as a statutory Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) in line with the definition of the role under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended, most recently by the Mental Health Act 2007)

Remuneration: The starting salary for the post is £22,287 pro rata per annum, moving to £23,613 pro rata when the Diploma in Independent Advocacy is achieved. The cost of this will be borne by CADMHAS.

CADMHAS will contribute, once probation period has been completed, the equivalent of 3% of the salary towards the Government Pension Scheme. Travel expenses and subsistence will be paid in line with CADMHAS agreed rates.

Hours: A full time working week is 37 hours, this post is for 30 hours per week (excluding lunch hour). Overtime is not payable but time off in lieu may be taken at a mutually convenient time. Very occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary

Annual Leave: Holiday entitlement is 37 days per annum pro rata, inclusive of all Bank Holidays.

 

There will be a probation period of 6 months commencing from the first day of employment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check

Job Description – Independent Mental Health Advocate

Main duties:

To work as an Independent Mental Health Advocate in Powys for CADMHAS. Work will be carried out from a variety of locations as identified by the Director of Services.

This will include:

  • Providing an advocacy service, which is free, independent and confidential.
  • Ensuring service users are aware of their rights under the Mental Health Act.
  • Providing representation for clients in a wide variety of settings.
  • Supporting clients who wish to represent their own interests.
  • Collecting data and relevant information for the monitoring of the service.
  • Providing balanced information about relevant issues.

 

The duties outlined above serve as a guide to the major responsibilities of the post. They may need to be reviewed during the lifetime of the post. Any changes will be in consultation with the post holder.

 

General:

The post holder will be expected to either already hold, or to have achieved within 12 months, the Diploma in Independent Advocacy including the IMHA specialist modules. The post holder will be expected to attend such training events identified as being of value to their role either by the Director of Services or themselves through supervision and appraisal. This post will be home-based with travel to different locations within Powys.

 

Person specification

The following are considered to be essential: –

  • An understanding of advocacy
  • Understanding of issues faced by people with a mental health problem
  • A positive, non-judgmental attitude to, and empathy with, people with mental health problems.
  • An understanding of, and commitment to, the involvement and empowerment of those using the Service
  • The ability to work in a way that empowers people
  • Self-motivated and organised – able to manage your time and carry your caseload
  • The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
  • The ability to liaise with personnel at all levels of management structures
  • Negotiation skills
  • The ability to work independently and in conjunction with others
  • Report writing/record- keeping skills – Able to write clearly and concisely in letters and reports
  • Basic word processing/computer skills/Ability to utilise database
  • Car owner / driver.

 

The following are considered to be desirable: –

  • Experience in the field of mental health in a paid/voluntary capacity or as a carer or user of services
  • Achieved the Diploma in Independent Advocacy
  • The ability to communicate in both Welsh and English
  • Experience in advocacy work
  • Experience in the voluntary sector

 

Applications: –

  • A CV will not be accepted. Applications forms will need to be requested from CADMHAS office by phoning the office on 01745 813999
  • Closing date for applications is the 27th January 2023. The applications can be emailed to admin@cadmhas.co.uk or posted to CADMHAS, 94 Bowen Court, St. Asaph Business Park, Denbighshire, LL17 0JE

This post is also available in: Cymraeg

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  • 9.00am – 4.30pm Tuesday
  • 9.00am – 4.30pm Wednesday
  • 9.00am – 4.30pm Thursday
  • 9.00am – 4.30pm Friday

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