You can read more about our current paid vacancies and voluntary positions below:
We are seeking
Why work for Merton CIL?
At Merton CIL, we work hard to address the marginalisation of Deaf and Disabled people and make a real difference in Merton and the wider community. By joining us, you would be part of a team that are passionate about pushing for a fairer society where Deaf and Disabled people can take control over their lives and achieve full participation.
Merton CIL is a user-led Deaf and Disabled people’s organisation based in the London Borough of Merton. We are run and controlled by and for Deaf and Disabled people. We support Deaf and Disabled people across the full spectrum of conditions including physical and sensory conditions, long term health conditions, mental health conditions, learning difficulties and neurodiversity.
We work within the social model of disability and to an independence charter, co-designed with Deaf and Disabled people to ensure we can influence key issues affecting our lives in a variety of ways.
We provide a holistic service, with all work feeding into our three aims:
1. Promoting Independence and Inclusion.
2. Identifying and Challenging Discrimination.
3. Achieving Change Locally.
You can find out more about Merton CIL by watching our short film on the right ->
You can also read case studies from service users and staff in our latest impact report - here
Current Vacancies
1. Advice Service Supervisor
This role is central to the smooth running of the information and advice service. The role will work across all advice areas and build core skills in quality assurance, advice and supporting service management. This role will also support the post holder to build people management skills through coaching and developing a trainee and line managing a caseworker. We will support the post-holder to develop their skills through extensive training and development, on-the-job coaching, person-centred supervision session and a range of employee benefits. In addition, the post holder will also be part of a peer network of supervisors in other Deaf and Disabled organisations providing support and training.
What we offer:
- An exciting opportunity to build leadership skills.
- Salary of £32,500 pro rata per annum.
- Annual incremental salary increase, dependent upon funding.
- 28 hours per week - flexibility around working hours and patterns.
- Fixed term contract until 31st March 2025 with the possibility of extension dependent upon funding.
- Hybrid working - 50% of working hours from home and 50% in the office to allow for community, collaboration, and support.
- Pension with employer contribution.
- 33 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees).
- Disability leave, if eligible.
- Training and development opportunities.
- One week per year for you to spend on work at Merton CIL which interests you outside of your role to support innovation and skills development.
- 24/7 employee assistance scheme available to support you.
- Access to employee benefits & discounts.
- A diverse team. Merton CIL is committed to equality, diversity and reflecting the communities we serve.
You can download the job description and person specification Below
Advice Service Supervisor (PDF)
Advice Service Supervisor (Word)
How to apply
Please apply for this role by emailing the following documents to info@mertoncil.org.uk
- Your CV
- A completed Application Support Form
- A completed Monitoring Form
Closing date for applications: Ongoing
You can email us to let us know that we can expect an application from you, if that works for you.
Candidates invited to interview will be informed within 3 working days of their application.
Start date: 1 December 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.
2. Caseworker
Do you have skills in giving advice, lived experience of navigating benefit and social care systems or worked within regulatory frameworks? Our casework role may be a great fit for you. Find out more below.
This role sits within our information and advice team. We provide free information and advice to Deaf and Disabled people living in Merton in the following areas: welfare benefits, social care, concessionary travel, grant applications, health, and housing. Our work is accredited by the Advice Quality Standard (AQS).
What we offer:
- Salary of £25,700-£30,000 pro rata per annum dependent on skills and experience.
- Annual incremental salary increase, dependent upon funding.
- 28 - 35 hours per week. Flexibility around working hours and patterns.
- Fixed term contract until 31st March 2025 with the possibility of extension dependent upon funding.
- Hybrid working - 50% of working hours from home and 50% in the office to allow for community, collaboration, and support.
- Pension with employer contribution.
- 33 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees).
- Disability leave, if eligible.
- Training and development opportunities.
- One week per year for you to spend on work at Merton CIL which interests you outside of your role to support innovation and skills development.
- 24/7 employee assistance scheme available to support you.
- Access to employee benefits & discounts.
- A diverse team. Merton CIL is committed to equality, diversity and reflecting the communities we serve.
Download the Caseworker application pack - Here
Application pack includes more about the role including job description and person specification
How to apply
Emailing your CV, application support form and monitoring information to info@mertoncil.org.uk
You can download application support form to send with your CV - Here
And monitoring form here - Monitoring Form 2023
Closing date for applications: Ongoing
You can email us to let us know that we can expect an application from you, if that works for you.
Candidates invited to interview will be informed within 3 working days of their application.
Other information
Merton CIL is committed to equality, diversity and reflecting the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from:
- The Deaf and Disabled community (This includes individuals across the full spectrum of conditions including physical and sensory, mental health, long term health conditions, learning difficulties and neurodiversity)
- Black, Asian, and Global Majority communities.
We also welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of disability or experience of the intersectional issues faced by the Disabled community.
Please email us if you:
- Have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role,
- Need support to apply or require any of the materials in a different format.