About the Job
Right Support Right Time is a new collaborative project aimed at promoting positive mental wellbeing, building resilience and preventing the escalation of existing mental and emotional distress among individuals, families and communities.
This initiative focuses on supporting disabled people by improving access to appropriate mental health services while offering tailored casework support and advocacy.
The project is delivered in partnership with multiple organisations across Northern Ireland and the Border Regions, reflecting a strong regional collaboration aimed at inclusive and accessible mental health support.
Purpose of the Job:
The Advocacy Support Officer supports the Right Support Right Time project, promoting mental wellbeing and resilience for disabled individuals and their families.
They provide one-to-one and group support tailored to individual needs, helping people access services, build life skills, sustain independence and reduce isolation.
Working closely with partners, the officer creates person-centred plans, safeguards rights and empowers individuals to manage their mental health.
The role involves maintaining accurate case records and contributing to service improvement.
Requirements
* RQF level 6 (e.g. bachelor's degree) or equivalent level in Psychology, Education, Community work or Health and Social Care or a relevant discipline professional qualification.
* Minimum of 1 year's paid experience in the direct provision of education, training or support.
* Able to work independently with good organisational and interpersonal skills.
* Detailed knowledge of disability and the ability to develop new ideas and initiatives to support development and participation.
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, relationship building, negotiation and interpersonal skills to communicate with various stakeholders.
Benefits
* 20 days annual leave and 12 statutory days pro rata.
* Annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days (pro rata) after 5 years' service, and 30 days (pro rata) after 10 years' service.
* Agile working and working from home options promote well-being and work-life balance.
* Flexi-time policy.
* Enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme consisting of 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
About Us
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to developing our staff team through training and learning opportunities.