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
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.
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.
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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We are here for you…
Our team members are all working at home and available to help you, so please contact us.
Phone: 01582 470 900
Email: info@drcbeds.org.uk
WhatsApp: 07871 744157
Text us: 07871 744157
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Free care skills training for unpaid carers and PAs
The Disability Resource Centre is pleased to announce a new series of free care skills training workshops and online courses. Since 2017 our Care Academy has helped hundreds of local unpaid carers and PAs to learn vital skills, for free…
We are here to help while you’re looking for a job
Choose from 5 free employment support programmes from our award-winning team…
We have received new funding to provide free exercise and Yoga classes live online. We can help you with free exercise equipment hire and laptop/tablet hire too.
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