Overview
Inspire is an all-island charity and social enterprise working with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential. The Senior Advocacy Project Worker role is a permanent part-time position (20 hours per week).
About The Role
The Senior Advocacy Project Worker will deliver Independent Advocacy to people navigating complex mental health and community wellbeing systems. You will 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
You will support individuals as they transition between hospital and community settings, ensuring continuity of care and empowerment at every stage of recovery. Your work will promote rights-based, trauma-informed support and make a lasting difference to the lives of people accessing our services.
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?
At Inspire, we offer a values-driven workplace and opportunities to make a lasting difference. Benefits include:
* 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
* Other wellbeing and inclusion initiatives
Equal Opportunity and How to Apply
Inspire is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. If successful at interview, an enhanced disclosure check will be required. Following interviews, a waiting list may be created for similar posts for a nine month period.
Please note that Inspire is an all-island charity and social enterprise focused on wellbeing for all.
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