Community Engagement Navigator (Somali and other migrant communities)

WECIL
www.wecil.org.uk
Salary: 
£27,415 - £30,267 per annum
Closing Date: 
Friday, 27 September, 2024 - 12:00
Contract Type: 
Temporary/Contract
Hours: 
Full Time
Hours: 
37.5 per week, part time considered for the right candidate
Location: 
Bristol
Contract Details: 
Fixed term to May 2026
Details of Role: 

Salary: £29,093 - £30,267 per annum
Reports to: Navigator Team Leader
Hours: 37.5 per week. We will accept applications for part-time working, or job share arrangements. If you are applying on this basis, please state so in your application.
Location: Home, office (Fishponds) and community based throughout Bristol
Fixed term until May 2026

Everyone wants to make a difference, right? But how many of us can actually say that our work has a positive impact on the lives of other people, day in, day out? This is an exciting opportunity to work with WECIL’s biggest team and make a difference to disabled adults and families from Somali and other migrant communities. 
We are looking for a self-motivated and passionate individual, someone with strong personal values and a desire to make a difference to people’s lives. Experience working in Social Care is an advantage, but not essential. The role offers incredible job satisfaction, flexible working, excellent holiday entitlement and opportunities to develop as part of a systems thinking team.
This role is open to anyone however, if you have lived experience of disability then we are particularly interested to hear from you. It is essential for the role that you are able to speak either Somali or Arabic and are also fluent in English.

All applications will be subject to a shortlisting process to ensure candidates meet the minimum criteria for the role. As disability confident leaders all applicants who meet the essential criteria for this position will be guaranteed an interview.

How to Apply: 

To apply, please complete the application form which can be accessed via our Application Pack (attached) or visit our website: www.wecil.org.uk/contact/join-us

Please ensure you refer to the job description and person specification for the role when completing an application.

Closing date - 27th September 2024
Expected interview date - week commencing 8th October 2024

WECIL is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of adults, children and young people with care needs and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.   This role will be subject to a DBS check. 

WECIL particularly encourages applications from under-represented groups (e.g. disabled people, people of colour, LGBTQ+ people).

Contact Person: 
Maddy Wall
Contact Email: 
jobs@wecil.org.uk
Contact Phone: 
0117 947 9911
Postal Address: 
The Vassall Centre Gill Avenue Fishponds Bristol BS16 2QQ