SWAN supports and empowers people to have a voice by ensuring access to quality, independent advocacy.

They believe that everyone has the right to be heard and respected, the right to choice in decisions about themselves, and the right to be safe.

The organisation are looking for a Peer Advocacy Coach with lived experience of mental ill-health to join their Somerset team.

The post-holder will use their own knowledge and experience to help others who have experienced similar things to self-advocate and speak up for themselves. They will co-deliver and co-design Self-Advocacy Workshops, help to facilitate peer advocacy groups, and work to ensure clients have a greater choice and control over their lives. 

The successful candidate will have experience of workshops or training for people who have disabilities or mental ill-health, either designing these types of sessions or facilitating them. They will be a good listener, confident speaking in front of groups, and comfortable sharing their own experiences.

For more information, or to apply, please visit the SWAN website.