Advocacy Officer — Right Support, Right Time (Remote/Hybrid)

Cedar Foundation; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Northern Ireland seeks an Advocacy Officer to promote mental wellbeing and resilience for disabled individuals and their families. This role involves providing tailored one-to-one and group support, creating person-centred plans, and ensuring rights are safeguarded. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in supporting those with mental health issues. The position offers agile working options and comprehensive benefits, contributing to impactful mental health advocacy work.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Occupational-Sick-Pay

Access to retail discounts

Commitment to staff development

Qualifications

• RQF level 6 or equivalent in relevant fields.
• Minimum of 1 year paid experience in education, training or support.
• Ability to work independently with good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with people with mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the Right Support Right Time project promoting mental wellbeing.
• Provide one-to-one and group support tailored to individual needs.
• Create person-centred plans and safeguard rights.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

MS Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Community work or Health and Social Care

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

A leading mental health organization in Northern Ireland seeks an Advocacy Officer to promote mental wellbeing and resilience for disabled individuals and their families. This role involves providing tailored one-to-one and group support, creating person-centred plans, and ensuring rights are safeguarded. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in supporting those with mental health issues. The position offers agile working options and comprehensive benefits, contributing to impactful mental health advocacy work.