Self-Employed Independent Mental Health Advocate
The Vacancy
We are looking to recruit Self-Employed Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHAs) to work in Exeter (EX1 3PZ)
You will need to hold the IMHA Qualification City and Guilds 3614 or be undertaking the IMHA City and Guilds 3614 training course.
This is a self-employed position and you will be paid a sessional rate.
Our Service
Our service provides independent Mental Health advocacy working in line with the Mental Health Act 1983 code of practice to patients within Tier 4 services to ensure that individuals who are admitted to hospital are supported to exercise their rights and voice their views and wishes in respect of their care and treatment.
This also includes representing them during discharge meetings, ward rounds and at multi-disciplinary team meetings. You will be required to produce written reports with the purpose of ensuring the views of patients are fully represented.
We work with adults and children and young people:
Exeter (EX1 3PZ)
You will need to evidence using specific examples in your application how your skills and experience meet the criteria in the person specification.
Essential skills and experience:
- Hold the IMHA qualification City and Guilds 3614 or undertaking the IMHA training course
- Proven practice experience in delivering direct work to children, young people and vulnerable adults in a social care or mental health setting
- Experience and understanding of child protection/vulnerable adult safeguarding procedures
- Ability to maintain professionalism at all times
- An understanding of the importance of listening to children, young people and vulnerable adults without bias or prejudice.
- Ability to communicate in an effective way.
- Ability to record concise case notes and produce good quality reports
Safeguarding and Training
You will be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance training including, Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity.
You will be able to subscribe to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS. The platform will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a number of other professional courses that you can complete in your own time to maintain your own CPD. You can do this on the e-learning platform at a significantly reduced cost compared to undertaking each course individually with different providers.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
About NYAS
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer, and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Work with us to help change lives.
For more information, please view the attached contract delivery specification. Please contact recruitment@nyas.net for any questions prior to applying.
Self-Employed Independent Mental Health Advocate
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
£17 to £18 per hour
Contract - Part-time
Posted yesterday
Closing date: 17/09/2026
Job reference: AN1645460ExeSIMHA
Documents
SEC Cost Summary.pdf
Contract delivery specification for Self-Employed IMHA.pdf
Self-Employed Independent Mental Health Advocate
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
£17 to £18 per hour