Independent Mental Health Advocate

About the Role

The post holder will provide support to people in relation to their medication, treatment and care, ensuring that they understand and can access their rights, within the context of Independent Advocacy as set out in the Advocacy Charter and Code of Practice.

IMHAs are expected to provide a duty advocacy role as part of a rota which includes occasional Saturday working. (There is no additional payment for this, although time off in lieu is given)

To provide an Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service to Welsh Qualifying Patients in hospitals and registered settings as required by the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007 Amendment) and the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010

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
- You must be able to drive and have access to a car during the working week. You must be able to drive and have access to a car during the working week.

Essential Information

The starting salary for this role is £23,389 based on a 35 hour week.

Successful applicants will require more detailed checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date: – 17:00 8 February 2026

The interviews will be conducted in English