Housing support worker jobs in derby

Having adopted a new and ambitious strategy, and embarked on a period of transformational change, Two Saints are now looking to ensure they are in the strongest position to deliver their vision in what are difficult times. This vision is ‘to be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future.’ The organisation delivers a full range of services to clients across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire and the Isle of Wight, and the role of the Two Saints Board is to guide, direct and challenge the plans and strategic decisions relating to these services.

So we’re looking for people who can help Two Saints deliver their vision, with  a background and experience in either:

• Asset management, perhaps with experience of the net-zero agenda
• Supported housing services or social care

We’re interested in hearing from talented people who may be looking for their first governance role, and you may have had lived experience.

If you’re interested in what Two Saints do and feel you can make a contribution, we’d like to hear from you so take a look at the candidate pack here https://bit.ly/45U1yDX.

A fulfilling and exciting opportunity available for a Deputy Service Manager to join our client's Association. The Deputy Service Manager will be based in their offices in Chesterfield.

They support vulnerable individuals and households. They provide quality housing, deliver tailored support plans, training, education, and employment opportunities to help people achieve stable lives and realise their full potential.

Purpose of the role

• The role of the Deputy Operations Manager is to support and work alongside the Property Services and Operational Manager and Registered Manager of the service in efficiently co-managing the budgets, overseeing the development of staff and the young people in service, overseeing the day to day management of the service and ensuring young people’s plans are up to date and in line with Ofsted regulations.
• You will support the Property Services and Operational Manager in the delivery of high quality service provision incorporating support, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in the service and promoting the Company’s ethos and values.
• This role is to support the staff team in managing the day to day tasks of the home, working on shift as the lead person for role modelling and developing good practice. Work closely with external partners and professionals, regulatory bodies and Local Authorities.

Adullam offers the following benefits:

• Salary up to £31,500 per annum dependent on experience for 37.5 hours per week,
• Competitive Annual Leave (25 days annual leave and 2 extra days added for a year of no sick days each calendar year)
• Training and career advancement
• Discounted Goods and services
• Pension
• Access to Westfield Health and Westfield Rewards/Discounts
• Life Assurance (4x Basic annual salary from the start of employment)
• Multidimensional wellbeing programmes and family-friendly policies for staff
• Refer a friend policy

Our client is passionate about actively encouraging applicants from all cultures, backgrounds, and identities. They are committed to treating their teams fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic and this starts with their recruitment process.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults accessing their services. They expect all staff, volunteers, and workers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Adult and Child DBS check, scrutiny of employment history and robust references checks.

Please note applicants must be authorised to work in the UK as our client unable to provide Visa sponsorships.

Job Title: Refuge Worker

Location: Derby
Salary: £12,756.17 per annum
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent 

Hours: 18.5 hours per week (days to be discussed) 

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker in Derby.

The post holder will provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children living in our refuges. This includes safety planning and enabling women to access housing, welfare, benefits, and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: 09:00am 3 October 2025

Interview date: 10 October 2025

Our client is seeking a dedicated and highly organised Supported Accommodation Children and Young Peoples Services (Ofsted) Area Manager to join their team. Please note: this is not a Registered Manager position, you will not be required to register with Ofsted. 

The ideal candidate will have experience of managing people, overseeing multiple sites and a strong understanding of working with young people in supported accommodation. 

Our client supports vulnerable individuals and households. They provide quality housing, deliver tailored support plans, training, education, and employment opportunities to help people achieve stable lives and realise their full potential. 

Purpose of the role 

• In this role, you will be responsible for the effective day to day operational management and property oversight of several Ofsted regulated supported accommodation services for looked after children and care leavers age 16-25. 

• You will ensure each service is safe, well-maintained, and fully compliant with Ofsted standards and wider regulatory requirements. 

• To lead, manage, and take accountability for the delivery of effective performance and the overall direction of the Service to include budget, property, voids, staffing, and service development in accordance with the Association’s Asset Based Approach, Statement of Purpose and business objectives. 

• To manage, monitor, review and take accountability for compliance with regulators, commissioners and other key stakeholders in accordance with service contract provisions and OFSTED Regulations. 

They offer the following benefits:    

• Salary up to £40,000 per annum dependent on experience for 37.5 hours per week, 

• Competitive Annual Leave (25 days annual leave and 2 extra days added for a year of no sick days each calendar year) + bank holidays

• Training and career advancement 

• Discounted Goods and services 

• Pension 

• Access to Westfield Health and Westfield Rewards/Discounts 

• Life Assurance (4x Basic annual salary from the start of employment) 

• Multidimensional wellbeing programmes and family-friendly policies for staff 

• Refer a friend policy 

• Flexible Working – Hybrid role 

• Access to EV pool cars 

• Relocation package

• Training package – offering NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management

Our client is passionate about actively encouraging applicants from all cultures, backgrounds, and identities. They are committed to treating our teams fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic and this starts with their recruitment process. 

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults accessing their services. They expect all staff, volunteers, and workers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Adult and Child DBS check, scrutiny of employment history and robust references checks. 

Please note applicants must be authorised to work in the UK as our client is unable to provide Visa sponsorships. 

You will be joining us at a time that holds the greatest potential for fundraising in our history, following the launch of the UK Government’s Delivery Plan for ME and initial findings of the DecodeME genetics study (co-led by Action for ME) in Summer 2025. 

Building on our charity’s already established level of support from major donors, you will provide exceptional relationship management to existing donors alongside growing our network of high value supporters.

Working closely with the CEO, alongside managing a portfolio of donors and prospects ensuring excellent stewardship, you will support our Breakthrough-ME Group (a group of high net worth and highly networked individuals). There is an established level of support from major donors at Action for ME so this is a role that will require exceptional relationship management to retain our current valued supporters while growing this crucial area of fundraising. 

This would be an ideal role for an experienced philanthropy professional seeking to work for a small but ambitious charity, helping us to achieve our mission to improve the lives of all people affected by ME – better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.

Key duties

Major Donor Fundraising

• Successfully develop and implement the philanthropy strategy to secure and maximise funds from high value individuals for Action for ME achieving annual income of £250k+

• Set plans and budgets which will deliver income through major gift fundraising and philanthropic giving through family trusts and foundations, including quarterly forecasting.

• Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors at the £5k to £100k level, to develop and maintain strong and long-standing partnerships

• Work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Development and other colleagues to ensure that plans and activities for fundraising from high value individuals are integrated into the overall fundraising strategy and plan for significant growth.

• Be responsible for our Breakthrough-ME Group with high quality proposition development.  Contribution to Group fundraising activities with a specific focus on ensuring their networks support pipeline growth for future fundraising.

• Lead the delivery of our biennial fundraising gala dinner, maximising income and new opportunities from attendees.

• Develop engaging and inspiring opportunities to steward and cultivate support creating a calendar of activities including events, presentations, approaches, networking and meetings.

• Utilise the CRM database (Raisers Edge) to provide the data required to strategise your approach to philanthropy, monitor progress and provide a high-quality donor experience.

• Ensure utilisation of insight & data, producing management information data to inform planning and strategy development.

• With the Director of Fundraising & Development, create inspiring cases for support and resulting propositions with clear budgets and outcomes.

• Create adequate systems and processes to support the major donor programme.

• Undertake and manage research into prospects and major donors, preparing for approaches and presentations and briefing senior leadership and trustees for donor meetings and events.

• Develop and maintain relationships with donors, a wide range of staff and volunteers from trustee level down.

• Provide regular feedback and internal reporting to line management.

• Work with other fundraisers to ensure that all fundraising opportunities and leads are followed up – particularly in corporate, community and trust fundraising.

• Work with Trustees, the Chief Executive and members of the Leadership Team to develop relationships with major donors.

• Self-administrate including managing your own diary and meetings, keeping accurate and up to date records of activity

• Occasional travel to London, Bristol & events

Other duties

• To positively promote the work and activities of Action for M.E. at all times.

• To contribute to the team’s overall, ongoing and annual planning and budgeting.

• To undertake any other reasonable activity in line with the responsibilities of the post as requested by the Director of Fundraising and Development, Chief Executive or any other senior Action for ME management.

• Act as an advocate for the Charity and its work.

• To work in accordance with Action for ME’s values of collaboration, equity and empathy.