Mental Health Advocate

Northern Ireland Assoication for Mental Health

Beacon House Central Office 80 University Street Belfast BT7 1HE.

12 Oct 2007

HR Department

www.niamh.co.uk

The Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health is a registered charity concerned with the promotion of mental health and the provision of mental health services throughout Northern Ireland.

Applications are invited for the following posts to launch this new independent “Peer Advocacy” service in the Western Health and Social Services Trust Area;

Mental Health Advocate – 16 hours per week
For one year in the first instance
Ref: AMH/MHA/07/26
Salary Scale: £9,186 - £11,175 (under review)
Based in Omagh

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing and developing a peer advocacy service, which will include supervision and support of peer advocates. Main duties will also include individual advocacy with mental health service users both in a community and hospital setting.

Essential Criteria

• Educated to NVQ level 3.
• Minimum of two year’s experience of mental health issues either in paid, voluntary or personal capacity.
• Minimum of one year’s management experience.
• A full current driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.

Closing Date for receipt of application forms is on or before 12 noon Friday 12 October 2007

The Association is an Equal Opportunities Employer

To apply online or to download an application pack please visit www.niamh.co.uk

Alternatively application packs can be obtained by sending a stamped addressed envelope 15" 10" with 70p postage quoting the appropriate reference to: NIAMH, HR Department, Beacon House, Central Office, 80 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HE.