Independent Advocate

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team of independent advocates:

Independent Advocate – Pembrokeshire Community Mental Health Advocacy Service  

1 x 37 hour per week advocate post, or 2 x 3 days (22.5 hours per week), working with people of all ages in Pembrokeshire seeking advocacy to support them in accessing mental health services and other related services. Will include dedicated 1:1 working and drop-in advocacy sessions through the area. Hybrid working home/office/with the person in a variety of venues. Full training provided. Established long term funding.

Pay: starting at £26,904 (unqualified advocate), starting at £29,423 (advocate qualified with the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Qualification or equivalent legacy qualification).

Advocacy West Wales-Eiriolaeth Gorllewin Cymru is a leading provider of independent advocacy in West Wales.

If you:

Have excellent communication, telephone, organisational and IT skills,

Demonstrate an empathic and non-judgmental approach to working with the people you support.

Are either a bilingual Welsh and English speaker, or willing to develop your Welsh language skills.

Have a strong commitment to and understanding of issues of social justice, human rights, equality and inclusion,

Enjoy working as part of a team and engaging with a wide range of people, both professionals and clients of the service,

Are committed to undertaking the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Qualification.

You may have the skills required for this role.

For full job descriptions and application pack please contact admin@advocacywestwales.org.uk  

To learn more about the roles and our work please visit: www.advocacywestwales.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 12.00 Monday 1st June 2026

Interviews: Thursday 11th June, in our Haverfordwest Office, 36-38 High Street Haverfordwest, or online by arrangement.

Start date to be agreed – subject to enhanced DBS and references.