Advocacy Support Officer
- By JobCentre Online NI
- Thu 06 January 2022
- Updated on Sun 27 March 2022
Job location: Belfast
Salary: £19,505.82- £22,023.34 per annum
Hours: 37
Worktime: Various, to be confirmed.
Closing date: 19/01/2022
Employer: Inspire Disability Services Ltd
Business: Mental Health Charity
Address: Lombard House
Belfast
Postcode: BT1 1RD
Telephone: 028 90725494
Email: l.connolly@inspirewellbeing.org
Website: www.inspirewellbeing.org
Job Duties: To provide one to one information, signposting and advocacy support to individuals with mild/moderate mental health needs who are currently not eligible to receive support from secondary mental health services and to provide information and signposting to families/carers.
Qualifications / Experience: Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent and a minimum of six months relevant work/volunteering experience in a related fieldExperience of providing information or support to clients, families or carers to achieve positive outcomes Demonstrable experience of establishing and maintain professional relationships with a range of individuals/organisationsGood understanding of mental health and of the aspirations and needs of people affected by it Ability to manage and prioritise own workloadExperience of utilising a range of IT systemsTo provide one to one information, signposting and advocacy support to individuals with mild/moderate mental health needs who are currently not eligible to receive support from secondary mental health services and to provide information and signposting to families/carers
Application Method: Online: https://inspire.getgotjobs.co.uk/registerJob/01c8fcad-2d6b-46cb-83c0-9e19a00aaf58
Other Information: To be flexible in order to meet the needs of the advocacy services.Possess a full current driving licence and access to a car.