The Disability Information Bureau’s overall aim is to empower disabled people across Cheshire East to improve their lives and wellbeing. The Welfare, Wellbeing, Work (WWW) Project fits within this aim through provision of holistic, person-centred support combining welfare advice, wellbeing coaching and longer-term assistance, helping to address the root causes of poor health, poverty and isolation.
It also has a community-focused element, dedicated to promoting understanding, inclusion, and accessibility for people with disabilities across the area. Through engagement with local residents, voluntary organisations, employers, and service providers, the project aims to challenge stigma, misconceptions, and discrimination, fostering positive attitudes and inclusive practices in everyday life and the workplace..
Purpose of the role
The Community Champion will lead the project’s outward-facing disability inclusion work across Cheshire East.
The post will build relationships with local residents, voluntary and community groups and employers; gather insight from people with lived experience; and deliver targeted awareness activity that challenges stigma, misconceptions and discrimination.
The aim is to increase knowledge, confidence and practical inclusion skills in communities and workplaces, contributing to more accessible, welcoming places and improved opportunities for disabled people and people with long-term health conditions.
Location and ways of working
This is a community-based role delivered across Cheshire East, with a mix of office-based working at DIB core sites and travel to community venues and employer locations.
Some evening or occasional weekend working may be required to meet community and employer availability (by arrangement). The postholder will be expected to work flexibly and safely in line with lone working and safeguarding procedures.
For full information including responsibilities and person specification, please see the attached Recruitment Pack.
To apply, please fill in the application form here: Disability Information Bureau - Job Application: Community Champion
