Disability Confident Advisor

Disability Confident Advisor Papworth Trust are looking for an Disability Confident Advisor to join their team in the Cambridge / Huntingdon area in this part-time, permanent hybrid role.

As an Disability Confident Advisor , you will play a key role in delivering a flexible support and activity service tailored to the unique needs of our customers.

Why Papworth Trust

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice, and independence.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: on offer is a salary of GBP18,000 per annum (GBP30,000 FTE)
• Benefits: 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) with the option to purchase additional days. Company sick pay, and enhanced pension.
• Pension: A choice of pension schemes with an enhanced employer contribution.
• Wellbeing & Support: Employee assistance, health cashback plan, shopping discount schemes and cycle to work scheme.
• Development & Recognition: Opportunities to recognise and be recognised and rewarded with our Values in Practice reward and recognition scheme. Have your voice heard too as part of our employee forum and colleague experience group. Ongoing training and qualification support is also provided.

About the role:

As an Disability Confident Advisor to build and maintain strong relationships with employers and stakeholders and providing expert guidance and support throughout the Disability Confident accreditation process. 22.5 hours per week with flexibility for days/times worked.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engage and Support Employers: Build relationships with employers and stakeholders, offering guidance on the Disability Confident scheme and supporting them through all three accreditation levels.
• Promote Disability Confident : Represent the Trust at events, deliver presentations, and advocate for the benefits of the scheme to enhance employer awareness and engagement.
• Monitor and Report Impact: Track and report the outcomes of employer involvement in Disability Confident, including KPI contributions and organisational-level impact.
• Collaborate Internally: Work with internal teams to uphold Disability Confident Leader standards, contribute to reaccreditation efforts, and support cross-functional initiatives (e.g. fundraising and volunteering).
• Ensure Compliance and Safety: Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures, reporting any concerns or incidents in line with policy.

About you:

As an Disability Confident Advisor, we are seeking a confident and engaging individual with a genuine passion for people. Must excel at networking, presenting, and building strong relationships. You will bring hands-on experience with the Disability Confident scheme and are comfortable guiding employers through all three accreditation levels. With strong report-writing skills, you can clearly communicate tailored recommendations that help organisations become more inclusive and accessible.

Please note: The post will be subject to a basic Adults Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, and we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role currently.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for the Disability Confident Advisor role, please send your CV through for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.

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We are a Disability Confident employer . If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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