Individual Advocacy Worker (Mental Health)

35 hours per week (full time)

Fixed term for 12 months

Salary Grade AP4: £25,778 – £28,533 p.a. FTE

Location: East Lothian and Midlothian

This is a great opportunity to join CAPS’ friendly, supportive Individual Advocacy team to provide Individual Advocacy to adults in East Lothian and Midlothian who are experiencing mental health issues. CAPS also provides an adult Individual Advocacy service for people who are affected by drugs or alcohol in Midlothian and East Lothian and for the LGBTQIA+ community in East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh.

The focus of the work is the provision of Independent Advocacy – making sure that people’s views and wishes are heard. You will make sure people are informed about their options and their rights and assist people who have mental health issues to redress power imbalances in their lives and in their interactions with services. Individual Advocacy is very rewarding work that makes a real difference. Full training will be provided.

This post will be subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. There will be a 3 month probationary period attached to this post. A mix of home and office working is possible but face to face working with people is essential.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th November 2026 at 12 noon. Provisional interview date Monday 7th December 2026.

CAPS Independent Advocacy is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Scottish Charity Number: SC021772

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