https://jobs.co.uk/job/independent-mental-health-advocate-advocacy-support-cymru-asc--eeabbf0f-2735-477d-94ea-ca4684b7d8c8 RSS feed for Independent Mental Health Advocate at Advocacy Support Cymru ASC. en-gb Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:14:44 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/independent-mental-health-advocate-advocacy-support-cymru-asc--eeabbf0f-2735-477d-94ea-ca4684b7d8c8 https://jobs.co.uk/job/independent-mental-health-advocate-advocacy-support-cymru-asc--eeabbf0f-2735-477d-94ea-ca4684b7d8c8 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:52:02 GMT Location: Cardiff | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | 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-agency context with Health and Social Care Professionals. Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided. Essential Information You must be able to drive and have access to a car during the working week. The startin... Permanent