Start a rewarding career helping Disabled people access the support they're entitled to
At WECIL, we believe Disabled people should have the resources, support and opportunities they need to live independently and with choice.
We're looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Disabled People's Benefits Advice Trainee. This is an excellent opportunity to gain specialist skills through a structured training programme while making a real difference to people's lives.
About the role
You'll receive training and support to become a skilled welfare benefits adviser, beginning with Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and progressing to other health-related benefits including Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Attendance Allowance, Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
As your knowledge develops, you'll learn how to:
- Support clients to complete benefit applications
- Explain processes, deadlines and assessments
- Check forms and supporting evidence
- Provide one-to-one advice and guidance
- Support clients through Mandatory Reconsiderations
- Deliver information sessions and group support
About you
We're looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about supporting Disabled people
- Has excellent communication and listening skills
- Is organised and pays close attention to detail
- Can work sensitively with confidential information
- Is eager to learn and develop specialist knowledge
- Shares WECIL's commitment to inclusion and empowerment
Previous benefits advice experience is not required. We welcome applicants with transferable skills from advice, advocacy, customer service, community work, health, social care or the voluntary sector.
Why join WECIL?
WECIL is a user-led organisation rooted in the Social Model of Disability. We work alongside Disabled people to remove barriers and create opportunities for independent living.
This role offers the chance to:
- Receive specialist training and development
- Build a career in welfare rights and advice services
- Help people access life-changing financial support
- Make a genuine difference in your community
- Work as part of a supportive and values-driven team
Female applicants only
We provide welfare benefits advice to women, including women who have experienced trauma.
Due to the sensitive nature of this work, this post is restricted to female applicants. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 and is a necessary and proportionate measure to safeguard client comfort, privacy and wellbeing.
Please note that we will only accept applications made via our website - https://wecil.org.uk/contact/work-for-wecil/
Indeed applications will not be considered at shortlisting
Pay: From £26,227.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol BS16 2QQ
