Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC)

Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a registered charity with offices in Cardiff and Swansea. They provide Independent Mental Health and Mental Capacity Advocacy Services across most of South Wales, employing 55 employees.

Independent Community Mental Health Advocate

• Based: Swansea
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Salary: £20,047 to £20,739

Are you passionate about promoting empowerment and self-determination? Can you uphold equal opportunities, equality and diversity? Do you have experience with supporting people to access their rights?

This role will provide a Community Advocacy service to people in the area who are receiving services from Community Mental Health Teams, Tier 2 services or above, or who qualify for a fast track assessment under Part 3 of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.

ASC are looking for someone with significant experience working with vulnerable adults and/or children, either within health or social care setting, or indirectly, for example as a carer. You will understand and have experience of working effectively in an intra-agency context with Health and Social Care Professionals.

Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided.

You must be able to drive and have access to a car during the working week.

All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check.

Click here to find out more and apply

• Closing date: Wednesday 12th August 5pm
• Published: 4th August, 2026
• Author: Clare Pilborough

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