Advocate Jobs in Bangalore - Kumar associates

Main Purpose of job To be responsible for the delivery of an independent advocacy service for people with dementia or theircarers, and forpromotionand development of the service.

Position in the organization : The Advocate reports into the Advocacy Manager or relevant line manager.

Education & Qualification:

• Either have or be working towards, or be prepared to work towards the National Advocacy Qualification.
  
• Diploma Health & Social Care (Adults) – Learning disability, Dementia and General Pathways (previously NVQ level 3) and/or Social Care or equivalent qualification or experience

EXPERIENCE:3 YEAR

Skills:

• A proven understanding of the principles of advocacy and the rights of people with dementia and their carers.
• An understanding of inclusion and the need to treat people from all backgrounds with dignity.
• An understanding of dementia.
• Experience of working as an advocate.*
• Good PC skills including MS Office.
• Highly skilled in communicating (orally and in writing) and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to use creative communication strategies for facilitating communication with people with dementia*.
• Excellent knowledge of the relevant legislation including the principles of the Mental Health Capacity Act (2005) England & Wales and other rights related regulations.
• An understanding of a personcentredapproach and its impact on service quality*.
• An understanding of the issues associated with vulnerable adults, mistreatment and abuse*.
• An understanding of the need for client confidentiality.