Posted 07/05/2024
£15,121.30 - £16,028.11 per annum pro rata
Salary: £15,121.30 - £16,028.11 (actual pro rata for the below hours)
Hours: 24 hours per week
Pension: 9% employer’s contribution (after probation period, Auto Enrolment during, unless Opt-out)
Line management: Advocacy Manager & Assistant Advocacy Manager
Accountable to: Mental Health Matters Wales’ Board of Directors
Purpose of the post
The aim of the post is to work alongside the Parent Peer Advocate to improve and enhance the West Glamorgan regional advocacy network by creating a new form of peer advocacy and peer support for parents who are going through the child protection process, statutory assessment and/or the looked after children system within the Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea area.
Main Duties
Corporate Responsibilities
Other duties
General
We are an independent, non-profit and non-political charity which works with people who have a mental health related issue, other voluntary organisations and statutory services to promote mental well-being. We aim to ensure there is a comprehensive range of mental health services throughout Wales. Our objective is to support people to make long-lasting changes in the areas of their lives that are currently not working for them. We aim to provide the best support to people affected by mental health, their families and carers
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
Services
Mental Health Matters Wales (MHM Wales) is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment, particularly within our strategic vision, working practices and employment policies. Equally, we believe in the value and dignity of all people affected by mental health of all backgrounds, their right to self-determination and a good quality of life.
Recruitment
We are mindful having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to better represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by mental health. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to the BME Mental Health Workplace Good Practice Certification Scheme (WGPCS) we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.
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