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Independent Mental Capacity Advocate

Gorseinon
money-bag 24725.00-24725.00 Annual
3056425601
Posted 2 weeks ago

About Us Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a registered charity with offices in Cardiff and Swansea. We provide Independent Mental Health and Mental Capacity Advocacy Services across most of South Wales, employing 44 employees. About the role The post holder will provide support to clients who lack capacity and to implement the safeguards of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 or the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. They will provide non-instructed advocacy (NIA) support to people who lack capacity to make specific decisions and who have no-one else to support them. The successful candidate will travel efficiently and effectively within the Advocacy Support Cymru area of operation. This role will operate within the Hywel Dda University Health Board Area. About you You will have 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. Knowledge of the role of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate as defined in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is essential. Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided. Essential Information The salary band for the role is 24,725 to 29,202, based on a 37 hour week. This post is for 37 and 30 hours a week. All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check. Closing Date: 5pm 27 January 2

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