Inspire Ballymena, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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We are Inspire. We work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential.
Overview
Inspire is an all-island charity and social enterprise and our aim is wellbeing for all. We campaign to create a society free from stigma and discrimination with a culture of compassion that focuses on people and their abilities.
About the Role
We are currently recruiting a Senior Advocacy Project Worker to join our Mental Health and Addictions Services team. You will be at the heart of delivering Independent Advocacy to people navigating complex mental health and community wellbeing systems. You'll act as the key point of contact for advocacy services within your designated Health and Social Care Trust area, ensuring person-centred support is provided in both community and clinical settings.
This Role Involves Advocacy Support During
* Mental Health Review Tribunals
* Safeguarding investigations
* Serious Adverse Incident Reviews
* Capacity and Best Interest assessments
* Discharge and housing planning
* Promoting Quality Care (PQC) meetings
* Community mental health team meetings
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate local referrals and stakeholder engagement in your Trust area
* Deliver 1:1 and group advocacy in inpatient and community-based settings
* Support and guide junior staff and volunteers within the advocacy team
* Record and report data using Inspire's case management systems
* Provide continuity of advocacy across transitions in care
* Promote service visibility through outreach, co-production and rights-based education
* Attend partnership meetings and contribute to quality improvement projects
* Embed innovation and inclusivity into everyday practice
What You'll Need
* A recognised professional qualification in Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy (registered with relevant body) AND at least 2 years' experience in health or social care OR
* QCF/NVQ Level 3 in a related field and at least 4 years' experience in a social care setting
* Working knowledge of relevant NI legislation (Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Order, DoLS, Human Rights Act)
* Ability to independently manage a complex caseload
* Proven experience of effective, rights-based advocacy practice
* Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder liaison skills
* A full UK driving licence and access to a car (or alternative travel plan for those with disabilities)
* Experience supporting people with complex needs in both inpatient and community settings
* Experience of delivering group workshops and facilitating co-production
Why Join Us
* Competitive salary & enhanced annual leave
* Award-winning training & personal development opportunities
* Flexible working & health cash plan
* Generous pension scheme & death in service benefit
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work scheme & exclusive shopping discounts
* A values-driven workplace where your voice is heard and your work matters
Sound Like a Good Fit?
Click Apply Now to start your journey with us. If you have questions or would like to chat to someone before applying, we'd love to hear from you.
At Inspire, we believe in people and that includes you. Please note if successful at interview, the applicant will have to complete an enhanced disclosure check. Following the interviews a waiting list will be created for similar posts for a nine month period. Inspire is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit.
Our Benefits
* Enhanced Annual Leave
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Shopping Discounts
* Employee Wellbeing Initiatives
* Death in Service Benefit
* Occupational Sick Pay
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