Job summary To support qualifying individuals under the Mental Capacity Act, in receipt of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in the community. Ensure that individuals are given a voice to make sure their rights are upheld. As an Advocate, ensure the rights of people who are deprived of their liberty under the Mental Capacity Act in care homes and hospitals are upheld, their voices heard, and their feelings represented. Main duties of the job Ensure that individuals are given a voice to make sure their rights are upheld. As an Advocate, ensure the rights of people who are deprived of their liberty under the Mental Capacity Act in care homes and hospitals are upheld, their voices heard, and their feelings represented. Please see full details of main duties. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us 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. To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer. Details Date posted 23 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 070-AC060-0525 Job locations Llandrindod Wells Memorial Hospital Temple Street Llandrindod LD1 5HF Job description Job responsibilities The role will be supporting a wide range of adults with mental health andlearning disabilities often with complex, profound and multiple needs.Follow national and local policies.Visit clients in their care home, hospital, or community health setting,exploring, and supporting them in their views and wishes regarding their care, treatment and relevant issues impacting them. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities The role will be supporting a wide range of adults with mental health andlearning disabilities often with complex, profound and multiple needs.Follow national and local policies.Visit clients in their care home, hospital, or community health setting,exploring, and supporting them in their views and wishes regarding their care, treatment and relevant issues impacting them. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Knowledge or have worked in Advocacy, Adult Mental Health, or Learning Disability Desirable Advocacy qualification or willing to work towards Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and Human rights Act Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Knowledge or have worked in Advocacy, Adult Mental Health, or Learning Disability Desirable Good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations to enable working in partnership with clients and professionals Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Knowledge or have worked in Advocacy, Adult Mental Health, or Learning Disability Desirable Advocacy qualification or willing to work towards Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and Human rights Act Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Knowledge or have worked in Advocacy, Adult Mental Health, or Learning Disability Desirable Good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations to enable working in partnership with clients and professionals Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Employer details Employer name Powys Teaching Health Board Address Llandrindod Wells Memorial Hospital Temple Street Llandrindod LD1 5HF Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Powys Teaching Health Board Address Llandrindod Wells Memorial Hospital Temple Street Llandrindod LD1 5HF Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Llandrindod Wells Memorial Hospital, Temple Street, LD1 5HF Llandrindod, United Kingdom