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Join Mind in Brighton and Hove to help us support people experiencing mental health issues

Why work for Mind in Brighton & Hove?

 

Perceptions of mental health are changing fast – and there’s never been a more exciting time to join us to ensure that anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for support and advice. Mind in Brighton & Hove is committed to promoting better mental health for everyone with experience of mental distress. There are many benefits to working with Mind in Brighton and Hove. We value and care for the people we serve, the resources entrusted to us and the people we employ. Mind in Brighton & Hove is an equal opportunities employer.

Mind in Brighton & Hove is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to recruiting the best possible people to each position in our organisation and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.  Mind in Brighton & Hove encourages applications from everyone, irrespective of age, disability (including experience of living with mental health issues), gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.

Whichever role interests you, you can expect a friendly working environment, excellent benefits and training opportunities.

  • 21 hours per week

    Salary £26,861 per annum (pro rata). (actual salary £16,116)

    Mind in Brighton and Hove empowers and supports people who have experience of mental health issues across Sussex. Our Advocacy Services take action to help people have their views heard, secure their rights and obtain services they need.

    We are seeking to appoint a Community Advocate to provide advocacy support to clients in West Sussex. The role will be based at our central Brighton office, with regular travel across West Sussex. At present, the role may include some home working. Driving and own vehicle are essential.

    This post requires an understanding of advocacy, experience of managing a client case load, excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of professionals, whilst retaining independence.

    In return, we offer a range of benefits including full induction, nationally accredited advocacy qualification, 29 days’ leave (pro rata) per year excluding bank holidays, 3% pension contribution and access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.

    Click here to download an application pack, which contains:

    ·       About Us

    ·       Guidance Notes

    ·       Job Description

    ·       Terms & Conditions

    ·       Application Form

    ·       Monitoring Form

    You can also download the covering letter for applications to this role here.

    Closing date: 9am Monday 6th October 2025

    Interviews will take place on Monday 13th October at 51 New England St, Brighton BN1 4GQ

    All successful applicants are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

    We are committed to equal opportunities, and we value diversity in our workforce and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability (including experience of living with mental health issues), gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.

    T: 01273 66 69 50
    e: info@mindcharity.co.uk