Inclusive Community Facilitator Disability

Bristol City Council; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Local Government Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Bristol City Council is seeking an Inclusive Communities Facilitator (Disability Equality) to join the Community Development Team. Using an Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, you will work with Disabled people, community groups, and local partners to build connections, increase social action, and support people to have greater choice, influence, and participation within their communities.

We are looking for someone with knowledge of community development / community health

Qualifications

• Knowledge of community development / community health development.
• Experience of Asset Based Community Development (ABCD).
• Direct experience of disability and understanding of the Disabled People's Movement.
• Understanding the social model of disability.

Responsibilities

• Build connections with Disabled people, community groups and partners.
• Strengthen community networks and promote inclusion.
• Support people to have greater choice, influence and participation.
• Engage diverse communities with effective communication.

Skills

Community development

Disability equality

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Job description

Full Time, Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing and diverse Community Development Team as an Inclusive Communities Facilitator (Disability Equality). Using an Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, you will work with Disabled people, community groups, and local partners to build connections, increase social action, and support people to have greater choice, influence, and participation within their communities.

Working alongside Disabled people, volunteers and community and partner organisations, you will strengthen community networks, reduce inequalities, and help people access opportunities that matter to them. Applying the social model of disability, you will support community-led activities, develop community connector networks, and promote inclusion, participation, and self-determination.

We are looking for someone with knowledge of community development / community health development, and the principles of Asset Based Community Development, together with direct experience of disability and a good understanding of the Disabled People's Movement and the social model of disability.

You will have experience of building relationships, working collaboratively with communities and volunteers, and supporting people to achieve positive change. Strong communication skills, a commitment to equality and inclusion, and the ability to engage effectively with diverse communities are essential.

This role may involve some evening and weekend work which you will be able to take back as flexi time.

If you are passionate about disability equality, community empowerment, and creating positive change, we would love to hear from you.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

If you have any further queries after reading the job advert along with the attached job paperwork then please contact [e-mail] .

We warmly invite you to attend one of our inclusive recruitment sessions online on Microsoft Teams. These are drop-in sessions to provide an opportunity for all applicants to ask questions, provide an insight to the team and service and support candidates with application process and practical tips for a strong application.

• ICF (Disability Equality) Information session Monday 12 October 18:00-18:45 | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
• ICF (Disability Equality) Information Session Thursday 22 October 12:00-12:45 | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people, Black and racially minoritised, Disabled/ and LGBTQ+ candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.