Community Engagement Navigator
(Somali and other migrant communities)
Contract: Fixed term until May 2026
£29,093 – £30,267 per annum
37.5 per week. We will accept applications for part-time working, or job share arrangements.
WECIL Offices, The Vassal Centre, home working and community based.
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.
Closing date – 27th September 2024
Expected interview date – week commencing 8th October 2024
Working at WECIL
WECIL is a leading Disabled People’s Organisation dedicated to promoting equality, independence, and inclusion for Disabled people. For over 25 years, we have been at the forefront of supporting and empowering Disabled people across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, B&NES and North Somerset. Our work is grounded in the Social Model of Disability, which means we focus on removing barriers and challenging discrimination, so that Disabled people can live the lives they choose.
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