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Community Mental Health Advocate
About this role
Community Mental Health Advocate / Eiriolwr Iechyd Meddwl Annibynnol Cymunedol 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 54 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 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 £23,818 to £25,405 based on a 35 hour week. This a permanent part role at 35 hours per week. We have 1 vacancy for the Cardiff team. 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, 23rd October 2026. 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. Ydych chi’n angerddol am hyrwyddo grymuso a’r hyder i wneud penderfyniadau? Allwch chi gynnal cyfleoedd cyfartal, cydraddoldeb ac amrywiaeth? Oes gennych chi brofiad o gefnogi pobl i gael mynediad at eu hawliau? Amdanom Ni Mae Cefnogaeth Eiriolaeth Cymru (ASC) yn elusen gofrestredig gyda swyddfeydd yng Nghaerdydd ac Abertawe.