At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in understanding their rights and advocate for their needs.
- Company: Join Rethink Mental Illness, a champion for mental health advocacy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with strong support for diversity and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your advocacy skills.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just bring passion and a commitment to learning.
The predicted salary is between 24015 - 27015 £ per year.
Location: Field-based – Camden and surrounding areas.
Job type: Permanent – 35 hours.
Salary: £24,015.68 plus £3,000 London allowance.
At Rethink Mental Illness, everyone’s voice matters. As a Trainee Paid RPR you will support people who have been deprived of their liberty, helping them understand their rights, express their views and ensuring their voices shape decisions about their care.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Advocate for people in hospitals and care homes
- Empower individuals to understand their rights and make informed decisions
- Represent people in line with the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Take action when people’s rights may not be upheld, including raising challenges where appropriate
- Work closely with health and social care professionals to keep the person’s voice central
- Maintain accurate, high‑quality case records and reports
- Identify safeguarding concerns and act appropriately
- Contribute to awareness‑raising and engagement across services
You’ll work across Camden, so being comfortable with travel between locations is essential.
Your Development Journey
We’ll invest in your future from day one. You will:
- Enrol on the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification
- Complete specialist modules (including IMCA and DoLS)
- Gain hands‑on experience through shadowing and supervised practice
- Progress to a Paid RPR role once qualified
Protected study time and ongoing supervision will support your success throughout.
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need previous advocacy experience – we’re looking for people with the right values, passion and potential.
You’ll Bring
- A commitment to learning and completing your qualification
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with diverse individuals
- Empathy, integrity and a non‑judgemental approach
- The ability to work independently while being part of a supportive team
- Confidence using IT systems and managing your workload
- A willingness to travel across your local area
Experience in health, social care or lived experience is welcome but not essential.
Ready to Start Your Advocacy Career?
If you’re passionate about empowering others, standing up for rights and making a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take your first step into a rewarding advocacy career.
Benefits
- Inclusive culture – staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion
- Wellbeing support – access to our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme and the Unmind mental health app
- Recognition & rewards – discounts, cashback offers and celebrations through our PULSE platform
- Flexible working & generous leave – starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days
- Learning & development – structured onboarding and training opportunities
- Financial & family support – contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle‑to‑work schemes
- Referral bonus – earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
We value diversity, promote inclusiveness and strive for belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of mental illness, LGBTQIA+ identities, neurodiversity, health conditions, disabilities, and ethnic diversity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
Becoming a Truly Anti‑Racist Organisation
We aim to become a truly anti‑racist employer, campaigner and service provider, and have designed a multi‑year anti‑racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan to hold ourselves accountable and measure progress.
Trainee Paid RPR in Camden Town employer: Rethink Mental Illness
At Rethink Mental Illness, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where every employee can thrive. Our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, including access to a Wellbeing Hub, flexible working arrangements, and generous leave policies. With a strong focus on professional development and a culture that values diversity, we empower our team members to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those they serve within the North East Prisons.
