Forensic Advocate

Forensic Advocate Mind in Enfield and Barnet Chase Farm Hospital - Enfield (on site) Permanent Part time, 25 hours per week (full time option available) Up to £29,000 FTE Excellent benefits including Employer contribution to pension, Employee Assistance Programme, 30 days annual leave pro rata Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Mind in Enfield and Barnet, a fast-growing charity in North London, to recruit a Forensic Advocate. Mind in Enfield and Barnet provides much needed therapy, wellbeing support and advocacy services to people with mental health problems. The Advocacy, Advice and Information department works to empower people and communities, and challenge stigma and disadvantage caused by Mental Health problems. They champion individual''s voices, uphold their rights, and promote personal autonomy through the provision of high-quality information, advice, and advocacy support. The Forensic Advocate will provide professional advocacy to all eligible patients. The role will ensure that patients voices are heard and respected, rights upheld, and facilitate positive engagement with ward staff, professionals involved in their care, treatment planning processes, and relevant meetings. This may be facilitated through attendance at patient''s forums, ward meetings, working with patients on a one-to-one basis providing information, representation and support to develop self-advocacy skills; and developing new forums and forms of support. Key responsibilities: ..... full job details .....