Independent Advocate

Bryson Care requires:
Independent Advocate
Belfast
Permanent (Monday – Friday)
15 hours per week
£14.54 per hour + 37p mileage


Bryson Care is growing, and we are on the lookout for new advocates for our Belfast Team

To provide independent advocacy support to children and adults living with a learning disability and/or mental ill health and their carers throughout Northern Ireland including Muckamore Abbey Hospital.

What you’ll be doing:
To respond to referrals for advocacy support and manage an individual caseload as allocated.
To build positive and meaningful relationships with Service Users/Carers and recognising Service Users/Carers as the Expert by Experience.
To assist the Service Users/Carers to explore their choices and options and support them in making an informed decision about potential courses of action without influence
To provide independent advocacy to service users who are making the transition from hospital to the community.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience working in an advocacy role with children and adults with a learning disability and/or mental health needs
• 3rd Level standard of education
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues relating to children and adults living with a learning disability and/or mental ill health
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a car to carry out the duties required of the post.
• This post is subject to registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)

Some of our benefits include:

• Pension
• Free Wellbeing Support
• Ongoing Training
• Full Access NI

Closing date is 5pm Wednesday 11th June 2025
Please note, we reserve the right to close this role early.