Job Description
Paid Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR)
Location: Field-based across Camden and Surrounding Areas
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: £26,457 + £3000 London Allowance
Be the voice that makes a difference
At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone has the right to be heard—especially when it matters most.
As a Paid Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR), you will stand alongside people who have been deprived of their liberty, ensuring their rights are upheld, their voices are heard, and their wishes remain central to every decision about their care.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a qualified or experienced advocate ready to take ownership of a diverse caseload and create meaningful change in people’s lives.
About the role
You’ll work independently across your local area—visiting hospitals and care homes to provide high-quality advocacy support.
Your role will include:
• Representing and supporting individuals subject to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
• Ensuring people understand their rights and the options available to them
• Acting on instruction, or in best interests where required, in line with the Mental Capacity Act
• Challenging decisions, including capacity assessments or authorisations, where appropriate
• Managing your own caseload using a person-centred approach
• Working collaboratively with professionals, families, and care providers
• Maintaining accurate case records and producing high-quality reports
• Identifying safeguarding concerns and taking appropriate action
You’ll also play a key role in promoting advocacy—delivering awareness sessions, supporting self-advocacy initiatives, and contributing to service development.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone with experience, confidence, and a strong commitment to empowering others.
You’ll have:
• A relevant advocacy qualification (Level 2, 3 or Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice)
• Experience of working as an advocate or Paid RPR, including managing a caseload
• A solid understanding of advocacy principles, empowerment, and relevant legislation
• The ability to work independently while maintaining clear professional boundaries
• Strong communication skills, adaptable to a range of people and needs
• Confidence in writing clear, concise reports and maintaining accurate records
• A commitment to delivering inclusive, culturally appropriate support
• The ability to travel across your working area
You’ll be proactive, organised, and passionate about making a difference.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about advocacy, confident working with complex cases, and committed to empowering people to have their voices heard—we want to hear from you.
Apply now and help us create a fairer, more inclusive system for everyone.
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Why join Rethink Mental Illness?
We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:
• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.
Our commitment to inclusion
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.
