Specialist Mental Health & Learning Disability Advocate
Powys Teaching Health Board, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys - Powys
Specialist Mental Health & Learning Disability Advocate
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Powys Teaching Health Board, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys - Powys
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 4 days ago, 21 Apr | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 103369e777f04e26a1e22c39b87fd23b
Location ref: Llanfair Caereinion, Powys - Powys
Full Job Description
Lead and act as an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) and Relevant Person's Representative (RPR) for individuals deprived of their liberty in care homes and hospitals, ensuring rights and compliance under the Mental Capacity Act are upheld.
Support adults with complex mental health needs and learning disabilities to participate in decisions affecting their lives, across community and clinical settings.
Employ "non-instructed" advocacy methods for individuals with profound communication or cognitive needs. Utilise specialised communication skills to represent the views, wishes, and feelings of those who may lack the capacity to provide clear instructions.
Attend Care Planning Meetings, Best Interests, Safeguarding meetings, in relation to the clients wishes and needs.Update and maintain patient records following visits.
Autonomously manage a varied and demanding caseload, maintaining meticulous records on the advocacy data system in compliance with GDPR and Caldicott principles without direct supervision.
Personal duty of care for IT equipment.
Interpret complex data to produce specialist written reports for legal and clinical forums.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.