Mind in Brighton & Hove is recruiting: West Sussex - Community Mental Health Advocate

West Sussex – Community Mental Health Advocate

Hours:  21 hours per week (3 days)

Salary £26,861 per annum (pro rata). Actual salary £16,117

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.

Full job details and application pack can be found at: Work with Us | Mind in Brighton and Hove, promoting good mental health in our city and across Sussex.

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

Closing date: Monday 30th March 2026

Successful candidates will be notified of interview details by 5pm on Thursday 2nd April.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 8th April at our office in central Brighton. Alternative interview dates may be possible.

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