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Volunteer Advocate
When We Need You
From 29/09/2004 onwards
About Opportunity
The Patients' Advocacy Service aims to provide support, information and assistance to as many patients living in the State Hospital. We work in a unique environment with some of the most vulnerable people in the mental health system. Volunteer advocates will provide an advocacy service for patients detained in the State Hospital, interviewing and supporting patients, obtaining information regarding patients rights and attending meets.
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About The Patients' Advocacy Service
The Patients' Advocacy Service aims to provide information, support and assistance to as many patients living in the State Hospital.
Skills & Experience
Communication skills, non-judgemental, respect confidentiality of patients, be able to empower individuals and accept that there will be close support and supervision
Travel Details
Within the State Hospital at Carstairs, South Lanarkshire. A travel allowance will be provided for public transport and private car use.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
A basic training course covering 6 modules (over 6 days) followed by ongoing training which includes a full security induction and a breakaway training; as well as ongoing training.
Work Type
Advocacy / Human Rights
Client Group
Mental health
Expenses Detail
Mileage rate: .25p per mile, paid monthly
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
8 hours per Fortnight. Minimum Commitment: 6 Month
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 17 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
59-416
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
The State Hospital
Carstairs
Lanark
Scotland
ML11 8RP
Contact: Sharon Smillie
Tel: 01555 840293 EXT.831
Email: advocacy@tsh.scot.nhs.uk
