Self-Employed Mental Health Advocate
NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE
Moseley, Birmingham
Salary
£33,280
Contract
Contract
Hours
Part time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
You will support people in mental health settings, helping them speak up and understand their rights. The role is part‑time, self‑employed and paid per session. It suits someone who cares about advocacy and can work flexibly in Birmingham.
What you'll need
- You must have experience or training in mental health advocacy or a related field
- Good communication skills to listen and explain clearly
- Ability to work independently as a self‑employed contractor
- Flexibility to attend sessions at different times and locations
- Willingness to undergo a DBS (background) check if required
How to boost your chances
- Highlight any previous advocacy or care work on your CV
- Prepare examples of how you helped someone have their voice heard
- Make sure you have a reliable way to travel to Birmingham sites
- Set up a simple invoicing system for self‑employment payments
- Check you have appropriate public liability insurance
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Job description
The Vacancy Are you passionate about people’s rights?! We are looking to recruit Self-Employed Mental Health Advocates to work in Birmingham (B13 8QE) This is a self-employed position and you will be paid a sessional rate. Our Service NYAS provides mental health advocacy to individuals within mental health settings throughout the UK. Our service provides independent advocacy to people within mental health hospitals and community-based settings. We support individuals to ensure their voice is he…
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
Adzuna
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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