Independent Mental Capacity Advocate About Us Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a registered charity with offices in Cardiff and Swansea. We provide Independent Mental Health and Mental Capacity Advocacy Services across most of South Wales, employing 56 employees. About the role The post holder will provide support to clients who lack capacity and to implement the safeguards of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 or the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. They will provide non-instructed advocacy (NIA) support to people who lack capacity to make specific decisions and who have no-one else to support them. The successful candidate will travel efficiently and effectively within the Advocacy Support Cymru area of operation. This role will operate within the Hywel Dda University Health Board Area. About you You will have 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-agency context with Health and Social Care Professionals. Knowledge of the role of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate as defined in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is essential. Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided. Essential Information The salary band for the role is £24,725 to £29,202,FTE; £20,047 - £23,677 for 30 hours This post is for a 37 hours a week position and for a 30 hours a week position All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check. Closing Date: 5pm, 12 September 2025. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be conducted in English. Please download a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification before finalising your application.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Independent Mental Capacity Advocate About Us Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a registered charity with offices in Cardiff and Swansea. We provide Independent Mental Health and Mental Capacity Advocacy Services across most of South Wales, employing 56 employees. About the role The post holder will provide support to clients who lack capacity and to implement the safeguards of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 or the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. They will provide non-instructed advocacy (NIA) support to people who lack capacity to make specific decisions and who have no-one else to support them. The successful candidate will travel efficiently and effectively within the Advocacy Support Cymru area of operation. This role will operate within the Hywel Dda University Health Board Area. About you You will have 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-agency context with Health and Social Care Professionals. Knowledge of the role of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate as defined in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is essential. Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided. Essential Information The salary band for the role is £24,725 to £29,202,FTE; £20,047 - £23,677 for 30 hours This post is for a 37 hours a week position and for a 30 hours a week position All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check. Closing Date: 5pm, 12 September 2025. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be conducted in English. Please download a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification before finalising your application.
Are you passionate about promoting empowerment and self-determination? Can you uphold equal opportunities, equality and diversity? Do you have experience with supporting people to access their rights? About Us Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a registered charity with offices in Cardiff and Swansea. We provide Independent Mental Health and Mental Capacity Advocacy Services across most of South Wales, employing 55 employees. 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-agency context with Health and Social Care Professionals. Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided. COMMUNITY ADVOCATE VACANCY (CARDIFF & VALE BASED) To provide a Community Advocacy service to people in the area who are receiving services from Community Mental Health Teams, Tier 2 services or above, or who qualify for a fast track assessment under Part 3 of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010. The salary band for the role is £22,684 to £24,195 based on a 35 hour week. This is a permanent full time role at 35 hours per week. Essential Information All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check. You must be able to drive and have access to a car during the working week. Closing Date: 5pm, 12th September 2025. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be conducted in English. Application packs can be downloaded from our website. No Agencies Please.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Are you passionate about promoting empowerment and self-determination? Can you uphold equal opportunities, equality and diversity? Do you have experience with supporting people to access their rights? About Us Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a registered charity with offices in Cardiff and Swansea. We provide Independent Mental Health and Mental Capacity Advocacy Services across most of South Wales, employing 55 employees. 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-agency context with Health and Social Care Professionals. Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided. COMMUNITY ADVOCATE VACANCY (CARDIFF & VALE BASED) To provide a Community Advocacy service to people in the area who are receiving services from Community Mental Health Teams, Tier 2 services or above, or who qualify for a fast track assessment under Part 3 of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010. The salary band for the role is £22,684 to £24,195 based on a 35 hour week. This is a permanent full time role at 35 hours per week. Essential Information All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check. You must be able to drive and have access to a car during the working week. Closing Date: 5pm, 12th September 2025. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be conducted in English. Application packs can be downloaded from our website. No Agencies Please.
About Us Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a registered charity with offices in Cardiff and Swansea. We provide Independent Mental Health and Mental Capacity Advocacy Services across most of South Wales, employing 44 employees. About the role The post holder will provide support to clients who lack capacity and to implement the safeguards of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 or the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. They will provide non-instructed advocacy (NIA) support to people who lack capacity to make specific decisions and who have no-one else to support them. The successful candidate will travel efficiently and effectively within the Advocacy Support Cymru area of operation. This role will operate within the Hywel Dda University Health Board Area. About you You will have 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-agency context with Health and Social Care Professionals. Knowledge of the role of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate as defined in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is essential. Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided. Essential Information The salary band for the role is £24,725 to £29,202 FTE; £20,047 - £23,677 for 30 hours This post is for a 37 hours a week position and for a 30 hours a week position All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check. Closing Date: 12 September 2025. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be conducted in English.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
About Us Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a registered charity with offices in Cardiff and Swansea. We provide Independent Mental Health and Mental Capacity Advocacy Services across most of South Wales, employing 44 employees. About the role The post holder will provide support to clients who lack capacity and to implement the safeguards of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 or the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. They will provide non-instructed advocacy (NIA) support to people who lack capacity to make specific decisions and who have no-one else to support them. The successful candidate will travel efficiently and effectively within the Advocacy Support Cymru area of operation. This role will operate within the Hywel Dda University Health Board Area. About you You will have 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-agency context with Health and Social Care Professionals. Knowledge of the role of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate as defined in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is essential. Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided. Essential Information The salary band for the role is £24,725 to £29,202 FTE; £20,047 - £23,677 for 30 hours This post is for a 37 hours a week position and for a 30 hours a week position All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check. Closing Date: 12 September 2025. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be conducted in English.