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. The Disability Resource Centre operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any person with a disability who meets the essential criteria of the Job Profile.
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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.
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 or volunteering role if you have a disability or health condition.
Finance Helpdesk Administrator
The Disability Resource Centre is currently looking to recruit a Finance Administration Assistant to join our Finance Team on a temp-perm basis.
The role requires someone that has excellent attention to detail, is highly organised and has really good communication skills.
Hours: Monday to Friday (20 hours per week)
Salary: £17,842 FTE (£9,644 pro rata)
Download: Job description summary for Finance Helpdesk Administrator
How to apply: Submit a CV and cover letter by 13th November 2020 to our Business Manager, Paul Robson, by email: paul.robson@drcbeds.org.uk
Community Engagement Officer
Your key focus will be to recruit and induct participants onto our Support into Employment programme. To achieve this, you will liaise with external organisations, organise (and attend) events and develop key contacts to meet recruitment targets.
Salary: £24,657
Hours: 37 per week
Fixed term contract June 2021.
Read the job advert for full details and to apply.
See the full job description: Job description – Community Engagement Officer Sept 20
To apply: Please download this application form and send with a covering letter to christopher.duncombe-cooper@drcbeds.org.uk or simply send an email and your CV to the same email address.
Closing date: The deadline for CVs and applications has been extended until 5pm Friday 6th November 2020.
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.
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
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