HF Mencap is an organisation based in Hammersmith and Fulham who are committed who are committed to supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs, as well as their families and carers.
We are committed to reducing inequality, increasing opportunities and ensuring people are supported to live the lives they choose.
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Community Advocate. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting adults across Hammersmith & Fulham, helping them understand their
rights, make informed choices, access services and have greater choice and control over their lives.
Key Responsibilities:
> Provide one-to-one advocacy support to adults with disabilities, mental health conditions and complex health needs.
> Empower individuals to understand their rights, options and choices and encourage self-advocacy wherever possible.
>Support clients to challenge services and decisions where necessary and access appropriate support.
>Meet clients in the office, their homes and community settings, and accompany them to appointments and meetings.
>Work collaboratively with social services, Libra Partnership and other professionals to remove barriers and increase opportunities.
>Manage an advocacy caseload of up to 21 people, ensuring cases progress and close within appropriate timeframes.
>Promote equality and inclusion, challenge discrimination and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
>Support accessible communication using signs, symbols, photos, multimedia and other appropriate resources.
>Help people access housing, benefits, health and wellbeing services, community activities and opportunities through
Individual Budgets and Self-Directed Support.
>Maintain accurate case records, contribute to monitoring and reporting, attend supervision and training,and work in
line with HF Mencap's policies and procedures.
PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is for a Mencap affiliated Network Partner and not for Royal Mencap Society. Network Partners sign up to a terms of membership and pay a membership fee to subscribe Royal Mencap Society’s Network and each local group is a separate and independent charity within their own right. As part of the group’s membership, they have the opportunity to advertise their vacancies on the Royal Mencap Society jobs website.
We encourage all applicants to apply directly to the group and the contact details provided by the group as stated on this job advert.
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JOB ID: 37096
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