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.

Working at a charity

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.

Current job vacancies

Finance Team Leader

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Hours: Monday to Friday 30 hours per week

Salary: £26,000- £28,000 FTE pro rata.

The role requires someone that has excellent attention to detail, is highly organised, has good communication skills, is hands on in supervising staff and can work to tight deadlines.

Part-time hours: 30 hours per week

Monday to Friday – Hours are flexible over 5 days split between working from home and attendance at Flitwick head office, at least one day per week.

Reference ID: FTL160621

Apply online:

See the full job description and apply online at Indeed.

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Payroll Supervisor

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Hours: Monday to Friday 30 hours per week

Hours are flexible over 5 days but must be able to attend some meetings at our Flitwick head office

Salary: £26,000- £28,000 FTE pro rata.

To be successful within this role you will have strong payroll & IRIS experience, CIPP qualification is also an advantage but not required. You will be able to demonstrate strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong IT skills.

Apply online:

See the full job description and apply online at Indeed.

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Payroll Administrator

(maternity leave)

Reporting to: Payroll Supervisor

Hours: Monday to Friday (30 hours per week) 12 months Maternity cover.

Hours are flexible over 5 days partially at the Flitwick head office and otherwise working from home

Salary: £18,000 – £20,000 FTE pro rata.

The role requires someone that has excellent attention to detail, numeracy, verbal & written communication skills plus & IT skills (Word & Excel). The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels with clients, staff & other agencies. Another key requirement is the ability to prioritise their own workloads.

Apply online:

See the full job description and apply online at Indeed.

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.

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Join our team of superhero volunteers

If you would like to volunteer 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 marketing, helpdesk, admin, social media and research.

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