Independent Mental Health Advocate
ROCHDALE AND DISTRICT MIND
Rochdale , Middleton, Tameside Heywood , Bury &
Full-time
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P erson S pecification P ost: Independent Mental Health Advocate Note to Applicants : Location : Rochdale , Middleton, Tameside Heywood , Bury & The Essential Criteria are the qualifications, experience, skills or knowledge you The Desirable Criteria are used to help decide between candidates who meet ALL the Essential Criteria. The How If the How Identified column says the your application enough information to show voluntary work. Identified column shows how we will obtain the necessary information about you. Application Form next to an Essential Criteria or a Desirable Criteria, you must include in how you meet these criteria . You should include examples from your paid or must show you have to be considered for the job. Essential Criteria How Identified Desirable Criteria How Identified Qualifications and Experience Educated to a good standard of education. Hold a recognised Advocacy Qualification or be willing to undertake training to gain such a qualification Application form Application form, Interview Experience of working within a mental health setting. Application form, Interview Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Experience of providing advocacy to people with severe mental illness in a hospital or care setting. Good understanding of empowerment and self advocacy. - Application form Application form, Interview Application Form , Intyerview Application Form, Interview Application form , Interview Experience of risk assessment and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment complying with safeguarding and health & safety legislation. Hold a valid UK Driving license and have access to own car. Application Form Essential Criteria How Identified Desirable Criteria How Identified Skills and Abilities Ability to work autonomously within own disciplined framework as well as becoming an integral part of a small team. Ability to work autonomously to prioritise own work and meet deadlines. Ability to monitor and maintain own high standards and outcomes and that of the team Application form, interview Excellent IT skills and experience of using database for case recording. Application form, interview Interview Application form, Interview Ability to relate well to stakeholders all Interview Personal Qualities Essential Criteria How Identified Desirable Criteria How Identified Excellent self -reflection skills. I nterview Able to listen and take on board constructive feedback. Able to hold challenging and difficult conversations. Interview Interview Strong ethics and boundaries. Interview Able to maintain good working relationships and act as a role model Interview Essential Criteria How Identified Desirable Criteria How Identified Special Working Conditions Preparedness to work flexibly, as negotiated. Application form, interview Will be required to undertake some travelling which would be reimbursed in accordance with local terms and conditions. Demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity and anti discriminatory practise. - Application form, interview Application form, interview