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Independent Advocate (Mental Health)
When We Need You
From 27/05/2004 onwards
About Opportunity
We need volunteers to train as Independent Advocates to support people to express their views and preferences, make choices and access support. Training focuses on Advocacy Skills, Health Care, Legal Issues, Local Services and Mental Health. CAPS provides ongoing volunteer support and the issues are wide-ranging eg: Medication, Housing, Mental Health Act & Employment
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About CAPS (The Consultation and Advocacy Promotion Service)
To support people who use mental health services to express their wishes, to make choices and to get the help they want, when they want it.
Skills & Experience
Good awareness of mental health issues; good self awareness; non-judgemental; empathetic with good listening skills; all personal and professional experience valued.
Travel Details
Throughout Midlothian. Travel and other relevant expenses reimbursed.
Restrictions
All applicants will be subject to vetting under Disclosure Scotland (Enhanced Disclosure)
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Other, Police Check, References
Work Type
Advocacy / Human Rights
Client Group
Mental health
Expenses Detail
Paid monthly by cheque preferably
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
4 hours per Week. Variable. Minimum Commitment: 1 Year
Minimum Age
No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity
Volunteers Required
12
Reference Code
47-219
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
The Drying House
Eskmills Park, Station Road
Musselburgh
Scotland
EH21 7PQ
Contact: Fiona Macdonald
Tel: 0131 665 9698
Email: advocate@capsadvocacy.org
Website: http://www.capsadvocacy.o...
