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ADVOCATE

A part-time position is available for 21 hours per week (negotiable)

£21,930 per annum (pro-rata)

6 months funding with the possibility of a permanent role

We are an established, independent local charity. Lamp works to promote positive person-centred approaches to mental health, to support recovery, and to empower service users and carers to influence local service provision.

We have been awarded 6 months funding from the National Lottery Communities Fund and are looking for Mental Health Advocates (an advocacy qualification desirable) to join our diverse and talented team- providing advocacy for people using health services.  Could this be you?

As an advocate you will support the service delivery, providing a professional, customer-focused approach offering one to one support whilst upholding respect and confidentiality in accordance with the principles and Policies of Lamp.  You will work with clients to identify their needs and preferences and provide appropriate advocacy to them.

A successful advocate will have:

Knowledge of mental health services and possess excellent people skills. With a good understanding of health and social care legislation.
You will be a good negotiator and committed to promoting people’s rights.
Excellent communication skills building effective working relationships with a positive and professional approach at all times

You may have a background of the following: Mental Health, Advocate, Supporter, Counsellor, Patient representative etc.,

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, and we confirm that we will gladly accept all applications. Emerald Starfish are working exclusively with this client on a retained basis.

Closing date: Friday 19th June 2020

F2F Interviews: 25th June and 26th June 2020

For more information: Please call Caroline Hunt on 0116 2080246.

To apply please follow this link and click APPLY:

https://lampadvocacy.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/1

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 21 hours a weeks (negotiable)
Salary: £21,930 pa (pro rata)

Marketing & Communications Officer

A position is available part time/flexible

£19,000-21,000 per annum (pro-rata)

We are an established, independent local charity. Lamp works to promote positive person-centred approaches to mental health, to support recovery, and to empower service users and carers to influence local service provision. Our purpose is to give a voice to all people whose lives are affected by mental health.

We are looking for a marketing and communications officer to join the team. Your main responsibility will be to contribute to the internal and external communications process as well as day to day administration and other tasks relating to both online and offline marketing. Interested?

The Responsibilities For The Role Will Include

• Marketing – you will research, source and draft engaging copy for use in our marketing campaigns across all social media platforms and the website maintaining the on-going social media plan.
• Public relations – you will draft relevant and engaging news articles, oversee all press releases and act as a contact point for all press enquiries.
• Other duties – working with limited marketing budgets, providing admin support and co-ordination of fundraising and sponsorship activity.

You Will Have

• A background in marketing with ideally a relevant marketing qualification
• Proficiency on social media and website updates
• Great ability to work to deadlines and be able to prioritise your workload.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
• Experience within the charity sector would be an advantage.

You may have a background of the following Marketing, Public relations, PR, Marketing Executive, PR officer, Public relations officer, Comms, Social media, Media Officer, Marketer, Marketeer etc.,

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, and we confirm that we will gladly accept all applications. Emerald Starfish are working exclusively with this client on a retained basis.

Closing date for applications is 9th July 2020

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Closing date: 9th July 2020

For more information: Please call Caroline Hunt on 0116 2080246.

To apply please follow this link:

https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/marketing-and-communications-officer/40479972?utm_medium=aggregator&utm_source=tnattb&utm_term=s_marketing_pr

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

Contract type: Permanent