Jobs at The Disability Resource Centre

The Disability Resource Centre welcomes job applications from disabled people, carers or those with an interest in disability issues.

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You may like to take a look at this article in The Guardian before applying for a role with us, particularly if you haven’t worked in the charitable sector before.

The Disability Resource Centre is an independent organisation and a registered charity, that has disabled people at the centre of its decision making.
Our purpose: Empowering people of all ages who are affected by disability or health conditions to fulfil their potential and aspirations.

We are proud to be a part of the Disability Confident scheme.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for any person with a disability who meets the essential criteria of the job profile.

Please let us know if you would like to apply through an alternative method and tell us about any adjustments or considerations for interviews.

Read all about the Access to Work scheme designed to support you in a work role if you have a disability or health condition.

Health and social care trainers

Hourly paid tutors

The Disability Resource Centre wishes to recruit experienced hourly paid tutors in a range of subjects that support our exciting new projects.

You will be required to deliver innovative and engaging workshops to support the learners in developing their skills, taking into the consideration the specific needs of participants.

Tutors are required for the above projects are:

Employability – Work preparation
Financial self–management
Personal and social development
Health and social care
Digital inclusion
Food safety
Disability awareness
Health and wellbeing
Arts and craft
Pain management
Weight management
Holistic treatments
Healthy eating

You should have 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English, be occupationally competent and hold a teaching qualification. You need to be experienced in supporting learners to achieve their individual learning outcomes within a similar setting.

Closing date: Ongoing until further notice.

Apply: Please send a cover letter and your CV to tracy.plunkett@drcbeds.org.uk

Vacancies for new Trustees

The Disability Resource Centre is governed by a Board of Trustees who meet six times a year. The majority of the Trustees have personal experience of living with a disability or caring for someone with a disability. They use their knowledge to advise the management team.

The role of Trustee is voluntary, with out of pocket expenses being paid.

We are keen to welcome new Trustees to the Board. Please check our vacancy notice.

When you are looking for a job, we can help…

Being unemployed can be a stressful time. Knowing where to start with finding work and managing your personal wellbeing can be difficult. Our popular (and 100% free) employment support programmes combine development of personal, health and employability skills.

Support into employment

We have 5 free employment support programmes to choose from with each helping you to design a confidence building employment plan.

This training and support could include learning how to relax, de-stress and take control in different areas in your life.

We have over 30 brand new (and free) online training modules and provide support for everyone with their own 1-2-1 employment coach.

Take a look at all the expert employment support we can provide for free.

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During the new lockdown our team members are all working at home and available to help you, so please do get in contact.

Phone: 01582 470 900

Email: info@drcbeds.org.uk

WhatsApp: 07871 744157

Text us: 07871 744157

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Jobs at The Disability Resource Centre

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