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Pertemps Social Care
£35.29 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Hackney, Greater London
Ref GL-11187
Posted 18 days ago
Pertemps
£250 Per Day
Full Time, Contract
Staffordshire, Staffordshire
Ref FJ-357
Posted 16 days ago
The Education Network
£120 - £150 Per Day
Full Time, Temporary
Birmingham, West Midlands
Ref HC-1607445803
Posted 3 days ago
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Full Time, Permanent
Bristol, Bristol
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Posted 7 days ago
Pertemps | Thames Water
£45,000 Per Annum
Full Time, Permanent
Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Ref 45032
Posted 7 days ago
Pertemps | Thames Water
£41,000 Per Annum
Full Time, Permanent
Reading, Berkshire
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Posted 17 hours ago
£25.81 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Stockport, Greater Manchester
Ref OR-2504
Posted 29 days ago
£23.34 - £25.81 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Stockport, Greater Manchester
Ref GL-341
Posted 25 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£30.77 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
London, Greater London
Ref EM-4159
Posted 3 days ago
£24 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Trafford Park, Greater Manchester
Ref OR-2614
Posted 1 day ago
Frequently Asked Questions:
How many Mental Health Advocate jobs are available on Pertemps?
There are 15 Mental Health Advocate jobs available on Pertemps right now.
What does a Mental Health Advocate do?
Advocates offer independent support to those who feel they are not being heard and to ensure they are taken seriously and that their rights are respected. They also assist people to access and understand appropriate information and services
Tasks required include:
- Advises on rights and entitlements in relation to benefits, health, discrimination and welfare.
- Advises individuals and families experiencing problems about available resources to assist them.
- Assists and liaises with professionals in social work, the probation service and related welfare areas.
- Organises day, residential and home care services.
- Helps to put together care plans and follows professional’s care plans.
- Maintains records and compiles reports on clients.
- Keeps up to date with legislation.
- Performs pastoral care duties, preaches sermons and conducts some services in accordance with the relevant faith or denomination.
What are the entry requirements for a Mental Health Advocate?
Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or experience. Professional qualifications may be required for some posts. Background checks including a DBS check are likely to be required for those working with vulnerable adults and/or families.