This is a self-employed position and you will be paid a sessional rate. 

Our service provides independent Mental Health advocacy working in line with the Mental Health Act 1983 code of practice to patients within Tier 4 services to ensure that individuals who are admitted to hospital are supported to exercise their rights and voice their views and wishes in respect of their care and treatment.

This also includes representing them during discharge meetings, ward rounds and at multi-disciplinary team meetings.  You will be required to produce written reports with the purpose of ensuring the views of patients are fully represented.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.

NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer, and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.

Essential skills and experience:

• Hold the IMHA qualification City and Guilds 3614 or undertaking the IMHA training course
• Proven practice experience in delivering direct work to children, young people and vulnerable adults in a social care or mental health setting
• Experience and understanding of child protection/vulnerable adult safeguarding procedures
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times
• An understanding of the importance of listening to children, young people and vulnerable adults without bias or prejudice.
• Ability to communicate in an effective way.
• Ability to record concise case notes and produce good quality reports