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.
A further volunteer role for a handy person
Back in September we found a brilliant volunteer who works as a handy person for our charity. And we would now like to find another volunteer handy person to help with various tasks from filling-up the coffee machines, moving tables and more at our busy offices and meeting rooms.
So if you are a “handy” type looking for an opportunity to give back something to your local community and make new friends then we have the role for you. We need odd jobs doing on a regular basis, anything from changing batteries in wall clocks to putting wheelchairs together. As an organisation we are all about making reasonable adjustments, though it is a fact that for this job a level of mobility and activity is necessary due to the tasks involved.
Please contact our Business Manager, Paul Robson, for full details: paul.robson@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.
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 Disability Confident Employer
Learning Support Assistant
The Disability Resource Centre is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Health, Learning and Work Team.
You will support participants within the classroom who may have a range of needs. Your will provide classroom support working alongside the tutor to support learners to achieve their learning outcomes.
It will involve one to one and small group work.
Ideally you will have previous experience and have Maths and English at level 2 or above or equivalent.
Working in a calm, caring and compassionate way, you will be able to motivate learners, and assist them to achieve their learning goals.
Travel may be required throughout the South East Midlands.
This position is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Salary: £9.20 per hour
Hours: Variable
Duration: Fixed term until July 2019
Closing Date: TBA
See the full job profile for details.
Apply using the downloadable Application Form.
When you apply you also need to complete our disclosure and equal opportunities form.
Completed forms to be returned to paul.robson@drcbeds.org.uk or by mail to:
Paul Robson,
HR Recruitment,
The Disability Resource Centre,
Poynters House,
Poynters Road,
Dunstable,
LU5 4TP
Please feel free to contact us on 01582 470900 for further information.
Health and social care trainers
We are recruiting Health and Social Care trainers.
When making an application, please either fill out the form below and attach your CV, or email your CV to tracy.plunkett@drcbeds.org.uk.
To apply for this role please send your CV to tracy.plunkett@drcbeds.org.uk.
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 – tutors needed immediately
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
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