
Work for WECIL
WECIL is a varied, friendly and interesting place to work. We offer a range of benefits for staff, including:
- Flexible working hours
- Pension – employer-matched contribution up to 6%
30 days holiday plus bank holidays - Health assured scheme including helpline, health checks and counselling support
- Continued professional development we are proud to be a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.
- Regular opportunities for training and development
Current Vacancies
Role: Children and Young People’s East Central Coordinator
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hillfields, Frome Vale and occasionally in the office
Salary: £14,621 (based on £27,415 full time equivalent)
Hours: 20 hours Per Week
We are looking for a highly motivated and engaging coordinator to join the Children and Young People's team to be the WECIL Lead in our East Central Youth session and support from an inclusion perspective in open access play and youth sessions lead by LPW and Children's Scrapstore in Frome Vale and Hillfields.
How to apply
Please apply here: Application form
As well as completing the application form, please fill out this Equalities Monitoring form and attach it at the end of the application form.
We will accept video applications to [email protected]
The deadline for application is 9am on Monday 17th Feb 25
Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 27th Feb 25
Please contact our recruitment team to discuss any access needs by emailing: [email protected] or Telephone 0117 9479911 and choose option 2.
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 an enhanced DBS check.
WECIL particularly encourages applications from under-represented groups (e.g. Disabled people, people from black and minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ people).
As disability confident leaders, all applicants who meet the essential criteria for this position will be guaranteed an interview.
For more information about the role, please read the attached file below:
South Glos Support Worker
Salary: £12.24 per hour plus 12.07% annual leave entitlement
Hours: Sessional
Do you have a passion for working with Disabled Children and Young People?
WECIL are recruiting for an enthusiastic Sessional Support Worker to deliver regular one to one sessions, to Disabled Children and Young People (some with complex needs and/or challenging behaviour) in South Gloucestershire. This may be in the family home or the community.
The ideal candidate will be confident in working with Disabled Children and Young People in a 1:1 environment.
Job Description
Person Specification
South Glos Support Worker (Role 2)
Salary: £12.24 per hour plus 12.07% annual leave entitlement
Hours: Every Saturday for 4 hours plus an additional 2 hours in the holidays
Do you have a passion for working with Disabled Children and Young People?
WECIL are recruiting for an enthusiastic Sessional Support Worker to deliver regular one to one sessions, to a young person with complex needs in South Gloucestershire every Saturday for 4 hours plus an additional 2 hours in the holidays. This will involve taking the young person out into the community.
The ideal candidate will be confident in working with Disabled Children and Young People in a 1:1 environment and hold a full UK driving licence.
How to apply:
Please apply here: Application form
As well as completing the application form, please fill out this Equalities Monitoring form and attach it at the end of the application form.
Application packs are also available in accessible formats. Please contact our Admin Team Leader to discuss any access needs by emailing [email protected] or telephone 0117 947 9911 (Mincom 0117 947 9912). Please note the post holder will be required to have/undergo a DBS check.
Deadline for application is on 17th February 2025
WECIL is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check so that any criminal background (including “spent” convictions, bind-over orders, or cautions) is disclosed to the organisation. If you are successful in applying for this post we will ask the DBS for a Disclosure.
The position for which you are applying involves contact with vulnerable groups. It is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments (England and Wales).
For this position, you are not entitled to withhold information about police cautions, bind-overs, or any criminal convictions that would otherwise have been considered “spent” under the Act.
South Glos Support Worker (Role 3)
Salary: £12.24 per hour plus 12.07% annual leave entitlement
Hours:
-Every Tuesday 4.30-7.30pm
-Every alternate Saturday for six hours.
-Additional 2 six-hour days during the school holidays- dates to be agreed as and when.
Do you have a passion for working with Disabled Children and Young People?
WECIL are recruiting for an enthusiastic Sessional Support Worker to deliver regular one to one sessions, to a young person with complex needs in South Gloucestershire, this will involve taking the young person out into the community.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Confident in working with Disabled Children and Young People in a 1:1 environment.
- Hold a full UK Driving License.
How to apply:
Please apply here: Application form
As well as completing the application form, please fill out this Equalities Monitoring form and attach it at the end of the application form.
Application packs are also available in accessible formats. Please contact our Admin Team Leader to discuss any access needs by emailing [email protected] or telephone 0117 947 9911 (Mincom 0117 947 9912). Please note the post holder will be required to have/undergo a DBS check.
Deadline for application is on 17th February 2025
WECIL is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check so that any criminal background (including “spent” convictions, bind-over orders, or cautions) is disclosed to the organisation. If you are successful in applying for this post we will ask the DBS for a Disclosure.
The position for which you are applying involves contact with vulnerable groups. It is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments (England and Wales).
For this position, you are not entitled to withhold information about police cautions, bind-overs, or any criminal convictions that would otherwise have been considered “spent” under the Act.
South Glos Support Worker (Role 4)
Salary: £12.24 per hour plus 12.07% annual leave entitlement
Hours: Every Saturday and one Sunday a month for up to 5 hours.
Do you have a passion for working with Disabled Children and Young People?
WECIL are recruiting for an enthusiastic Support Worker to deliver regular one to one sessions, to a young person with complex needs in South Gloucestershire (Yate) every Saturday for up to 5 hours. This will involve taking the young person out into the community.
The ideal candidate will be confident in working with Disabled Children and Young People in a 2:1 environment and hold a full UK driving licence.
How to apply:
Please apply here: Application Form
As well as completing the application form, please fill out this Equalities Monitoring form and attach it at the end of the application form.
Application packs are also available in accessible formats. Please contact our Admin Team Leader to discuss any access needs by emailing [email protected] or telephone 0117 947 9911 (Mincom 0117 947 9912). Please note the post holder will be required to have/undergo a DBS check.
Deadline for application is on 17th February 2025
WECIL is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check so that any criminal background (including “spent” convictions, bind-over orders, or cautions) is disclosed to the organisation. If you are successful in applying for this post we will ask the DBS for a Disclosure.
The position for which you are applying involves contact with vulnerable groups. It is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments (England and Wales).
For this position, you are not entitled to withhold information about police cautions, bind-overs, or any criminal convictions that would otherwise have been considered “spent” under the Act.
Bristol and Bath Sessional Youth Workers
Salary: £12.24 per hour plus 12.07% annual leave entitlement
Hours: Sessional
Do you have a passion for working with young disadvantaged and Disabled people?
WECIL are recruiting for enthusiastic Sessional Youth Workers to deliver group and one to one youth work sessions to young people with special educational needs and disabilities aged 8 to 13 and 13-19 WECIL deliver evening and weekend sessions across the Bristol and B&NEs area.
The ideal candidate will be confident in working with groups and individuals to provide fun, inclusive activities that support young people to achieve positive outcomes, work toward aspirations and transition to adulthood.
Job Description
Holiday Short Breaks Sessional Support Worker
Salary: £12.24 per hour plus 12.07% annual leave entitlement
Hours: Sessional
Do you have a passion for working Disabled Children and Young people?
WECIL are recruiting for an enthusiastic Sessional Worker to deliver group and one to one school holiday sessions to Disabled Children and Young People (some with complex needs and/or challenging behaviour) during the school holidays in Bristol and Bath (Southmead) and North East Somerset (Keynsham).
The ideal candidate will be confident in working with Disabled Children and Young People within group and 1:1 environments
Job Description
Person Specification
Please fill in the application form below and clearly state which role you are interested in.
Application Form
WECIL is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check so that any criminal background (including “spent” convictions, bind-over orders or cautions) is disclosed to the organisation. If you are successful in applying for this post, we will ask the DBS for a Disclosure.
The position for which you are applying involves contact with vulnerable groups. It is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments (England and Wales).
For this position, you are not entitled to withhold information about police cautions, bind-overs, or any criminal convictions that would otherwise have been considered “spent” under the Act.
Application packs are also available in accessible formats. Please contact our Admin Supervisor to discuss any access needs by emailing [email protected] or telephone 0117 947 9911 and choose option 2.
WECIL particularly encourages applications from under-represented groups (e.g. Disabled people, people from black and minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ people).
WECIL is an award winning, user led organisation supporting Disabled people to live the life they choose.
Volunteer for WECIL
Volunteering at WECIL is a great opportunity to gain new skills, learn about what we do and contribute positively to the lives of Disabled people. We will pay for any out-of-pocket expenses and we will aim to ensure that as a volunteer:
- Your time, skills and experience will be used well
- Your work will be appreciated and recognised
- You will be provided with information and
guidance to carry out your volunteer role - Your access needs will be met; our offices are accessible buildings and we will make reasonable adjustments as required
Current Vacancies
We are looking for new Disabled trustees to join our Board at our Annual General Meeting in October. As a charity and limited company, we need to have a Board of Trustees who have a wide range of skills to make sure our governance is effective. We are also committed to having 75% Disabled trustees as we believe that their lived experience is crucial in our decision-making.
Wecil is the largest organisation run and controlled by Disabled people in the south. We provide a wide range of services to support Disabled people to live independently like Direct Payments support, advice, information and advocacy, and community engagement. We also provide a wide range of activities and support for Disabled children and young people and their families, and our Disability.Inc. Department advises businesses on becoming more inclusive, carries out disability equality training and access audits.
As a charity and limited company, we need to have a board of Trustees who have a wide range of skills to make sure our governance is effective. We are also committed to having 75% Disabled trustees as we believe that their lived experience is crucial in our decision making.
We are looking for new Disabled trustees to join our board at our Annual General Meeting in October. If you are interested, please look at the role description and find out more about Wecil on https://wecil.org.uk/
How to apply -Please contact Ruth Pickersgill at [email protected] for further information and to arrange an informal discussion with the Chair.
Are you a Disabled person with a finance background who wants to make a difference in the lives of other Disabled People? If you are, then the role of WECIL Treasurer is perfect for you!
The Treasurer will be a member of the Board of Trustees of WECIL Ltd., and will also comply with all terms and conditions set out in the ‘WECIL Trustee Role Description and Specification’.
We are looking for a Treasurer, who is also a Disabled person and can bring their lived experience to the Board of Trustees (at least 75% of our Board must be Disabled people).
How to apply -Please contact Ruth Pickersgill at [email protected] for further information and to arrange an informal discussion with the Chair.
We are looking for Adults aged 18+ to volunteer 2-3 hours a week to support a Disabled Child or Young Person across Bristol and B&NEs.
Time2Share@WECIL’s Befriending Service links volunteers 1:1 with a Disabled child/young person. Links are based on shared interests and activities which the volunteer and young person can enjoy doing together.
Our volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds and ages, you do not need previous experience working with children or Disabled people to become a befriender – you just need to be committed, reliable and fun!
For more information contact us at
Email: [email protected]
We are looking for adults with a Learning Disability and Autism to join our peer advocate volunteer group called Know Your Rights.
Peer advocates support people with similar experiences to have a voice on the things that matter to them. This could be things like getting a job, finding a place to live, looking after your health and much more.
You will learn new skills, have training, meet new people, share your experiences and help others to share theirs and speak out on issues to try to make a difference.
We meet once a month in Fishponds, Bristol. For more information contact Cora Fern by
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07973 686389
WECIL are looking for new members to join their existing team of volunteers to help WECIL’s Access & Inclusion Team (WAIT) provide Accessibility Support in Bristol, the South West and Nationally.
You will have lived experienced as a disabled person and a keen interest in improving accessibility for disabled people in Bristol and the surrounding areas.
This is a great opportunity to get your voice heard on improving Disabled People’s access in and around Bristol.”