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Our award-winning team is here to support you every step of the way.

If you’re seeking a new role in care, explore the current job adverts listed below.
If none of these roles are the right fit, simply Join the PA register with a copy of your CV, and we’ll contact you as soon as new opportunities become available.

You can also use this page to browse our latest job opportunities, send us a message with any questions, or book your place on one of our free training courses.

At the Disability Resource Centre we work closely with employers to help them find the right people to support their needs. Whether you are an individual employer looking for a personal assistant, or a business recruiting carers, we can advertise your vacancies on our website and help match you with suitable candidates.

Our service takes the stress out of recruitment by promoting your roles, signposting to training opportunities, and offering practical advice on employing a carer or personal assistant.

We are currently recruiting for Employers, please see below vacancies: 

Carer in Northamptonshire, NN7

We are looking for 3-4 dedicated Personal Assistants (PA’s) to join a small, friendly team suppporting one individual living with complex physical health needs in a calm, well-equipped home environment in Harpole. 

The individual being supported has full mental capacity, a bright personality and values professionalism, reliability and kindness. They are looking to build a long-term, trusting relationship wuth a small team of Personal Assistants who take pride in providing consistent, respectful support. 

Some shifts will involve working alongside another PA (double up shifts), while others will be one-to-one, so good teamwork and communication are essential. 

This isn’t just another care role; it is an opportunity to make a real difference in one person’s quality of life, helping them maintain comfort, dignity and independence in their own home.
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Carer in Bedford, MK41 

We are looking for a supportive and enthusiastic Personal Assistant/ Carer to support a young lady in her 20’s who has autism and a muscle condition that can cause tiredness. The individual is sociable and outgoing and is developing her independence. the role incolves offering practical support, companionship, encouragement at home and out in the community. This position is ideal for someone who is interested in working with adults with additional needs and wants to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.
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Carer in Northamptonshire, PE8

We are seeking a Personal Assistant/ Carer who is compassionate and reliable to support an 8-year-old boy with multiple complex needs. He is a loving and caring child, who enjoys music and sensory activities.  The candidate will be person-centered within the home and during occassional outings and support with medical needs, personal care and engaging in appropriate sensory activites.
 

Carer in Flitwick, MK45 

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Personal Assistant/ Carer to support an individual living with rheumatoid arthiritis and physical disabilities. This is a rewarding role focused on promoting independence, assisting with day-to-day tasks, and providing support during outings, appointments and occassional day trips. 
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40+ useful links to help with employment

We have compiled some useful employment and job support links for Central Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough and Luton. Whether you are looking for a new job, need to find a support programme to help you back to work or prepare your CV then there are several free services that can help you…

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Jobs at The Disability Resource Centre

Join the team here at our charity, The Disability Resource Centre, to help make a difference to people’s lives. We currently have job vacancies for a Training Officer, another role to work in our helpdesk team plus a number of Health and Social Care Trainer opportunities.

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Whether you are an employer or a personal assistant (PA) you can access a range of relevant and engaging workshops delivered by specialist trainers.

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Our current prices for our commercial clients for one Care Academy workshop is £60 inc VAT for half day and £99 inc VAT for a full day. 

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If you would like to volunteer onsite at our centre or remotely to help our charity team or as part of a work placement then we would love to hear from you. Our volunteers gain valuable experience and really enjoy helping out in many different departments including events, marketing, helpdesk, admin, social media and research.