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National Programmes Administrator (Part Time)
Join Depaul UK to play a vital role in delivering life‑changing opportunities for young people, using your organisational talent and proactive mindset to help clients build brighter futures.
Location: Regional Office - North West
Salary: £10,747.20 pro-rata incl. MW (FTE - £26,868 incl. MW FTE) Per Annum
Closing Date: 19 April, 2026
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 15
About the Role
Join us as a National Programmes Administrator and help drive the smooth delivery of our Education, Training & Employment, Money Management and Client Involvement programmes. You’ll coordinate grants, placements, mentoring activities and digital learning resources, ensuring clients can access opportunities that build confidence and independence. With strong organisational skills and attention to detail, you’ll manage programme data, produce clear impact reports, maintain efficient systems and research external support agencies to strengthen our national directory.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll support client engagement activities, manage communications with professionalism and keep programme operations running seamlessly. This role is perfect for someone proactive, adaptable and collaborative—someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is motivated by helping people make positive, lasting change.
Please note that this role is offer as a part time (15 hours per week) permanent basis. The appointed person will be based in our Manchester Office.
Key deliverables:
• Support with the administration of grants to clients
• Provide organisational and administrative support in the coordination of the volunteer mentoring, client placement project, client representative role, alumni role and other client involvement initiatives.
• Research and collate information pertaining to external agencies and services to support Depaul clients in their progression.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships/engagement within the Programmes Team
· Collate performance, value and impact information, and generate reports to evaluate and demonstrate the value of the programme delivery
· Support and promote client engagement activities to meaningfully engage clients and keep service colleagues aware of client involvement work.
• Produce regular reports, case studies detailing client engagement and participation with the programmes
• Manage and monitor inbox communications, responding promptly and professionally while providing detailed support, and proactively flagging any areas of uncertainty to the manager for guidance.
• Work collaboratively to identify and share relevant, interesting, and useful information for the monthly newsletter that benefits colleagues and staff.
Your Development
• In conjunction with your Line Manager to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of Depaul UK
• To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
General responsibilities
• Participate in internal/external meetings as required, and attend training events, conferences and other functions as necessary.
• Ensure that all Depaul UK policies and procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Code of Practice, Confidentiality and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Respect for the values and ethos of Depaul and its founding partners
What we are looking for from you (Person Specification)
When completing your application form please address all the points set out below. Try to provide clear examples in your supporting statement that clarify how and when you gained the experience or knowledge as well as your level of capability.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail, as well as the ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage competing priorities, projects and deadlines
• Demonstrable ability to plan and coordinate activities
• Ability to identify and evaluate community-based information and national/local resources that support clients positive progression.
• Ability to use Word, Excel, data management systems and databases to a high standard
• Understanding of the importance of developing effective relationships both internally and with external partnership organisations
• Good verbal and written communicator and ability to work collaboratively and communicate across all levels of the organisation
• Able to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures
• Able to work flexibly in line with the needs of the role
What You’ll Receive
• Tailored training and development
• Flexible working options where suitable
• 26 days annual leave, rising with service
• Family‑friendly leave policies
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access
• Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more
• Cash health plan for you and your family
• Death‑in‑service benefit
• Access to legal and practical support
Safer Recruitment
Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.
About Depaul UK
In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed “cardboard cities” due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 Depaul UK was born.
What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, Depaul UK provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.
As our name suggests, the work of Depaul UK has been inspired by St. Vincent de Paul – a man who devoted his life to helping vast numbers of people throughout the 17th century. St. Vincent de Paul’s belief in the intrinsic worth of all people and his commitment to taking bold action remain central to our values today. Depaul UK now forms part of a family of Depaul charities around the world. We each focus on the specific challenges in our own countries, but we’re united by our shared values and mission to end homelessness.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
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Housing Compliance Officer (Manchester)
Join us to play a leading role in ensuring safe, high‑quality housing for vulnerable people—where your expertise shapes standards, strengthens communities, and drives meaningful impact every day.
Location: Manchester
Salary: £36,840 per annum
Closing Date: 12 April, 2026
Employment Type: Temporary - 12 month fixed term contract with the possibility of becoming permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
About the Role
Working with the DHS Executive Team and Operations Team, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing’s consumer standards across our managing agents’ properties.
This will include working closely with supported accommodation service managers, regularly visiting and assessing services in Greater Manchester, London and the North East, developing and maintaining systems for recording compliance, helping draft policies and procedures, keeping up to date with regulatory requirements and best practice, reporting and working with colleagues to develop action plans. Developing productive relationships with the several organisations who manage our properties will be crucial.
You will have a key role in ensuring the accommodation provided by DHS properties is of a high standard. Additionally, you will assist with internal and external communications and support the development of resident engagement
This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract with the possibility of becoming permanent. The role includes regular national travel, particularly across Greater Manchester, and we welcome applicants from various UK locations. Please note that your office location will be in Manchester.
KEY DELIVERABLES
Working closely with teams across DHS and Depaul UK, you will lead work to:
• Develop and maintain accurate systems that record compliance against the Regulator of Social Housing’s consumer standards.
• Undertake desktop and in person inspection of our managing agents’ services across the areas we work in to monitor compliance performance, identify areas of concern and work with colleagues to improve compliance, creating and implementing action plans as required.
• Complete regulatory reporting and compliance returns, including Tenant Satisfaction Measures and Statistical Data Returns.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements, providing updates to colleagues around proposed changes and timescales for confirmed changes.
• Working with colleagues, including the Quality and Compliance Manager, to develop and review policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the consumer standards.
• Producing clear, auditable reports to demonstrate compliance and inform decision-making, including preparing reports and presentations on regulatory matters for the board, committees and teams as required.
• Ensure that residents are involved at various levels of DHS decision making
• Assist in maintaining and improving systems to ensure that the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data and other management information is collected, recorded and reported in line with business requirements.
• Ensure sound financial management and value for money in all your activities
• Maintain accurate information and resources for DHS, including on the DHS website, SharePoint site and Teams channels
About You (What we are looking for from you – Person Specification)
When completing your application form please address all the points set out below.
Knowledge
• A thorough knowledge of the Regulator of Social Housing’s consumer standards
Skills and experience
• Taking a proactive approach to ensuring regulatory compliance in a social housing setting
• Updating and working with colleagues to develop information management systems
• Contributing to the development of policies and procedures that ensure compliance
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to plan, organise and prioritise as well as co-ordinate with colleagues and partners– with attention to detail and management of multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, in particular the skills to use data in accurate, concise and well-presented reports.
• Ability to influence, build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including managing agents, leadership colleagues and residents
• Staying informed about emerging trends, best practice, and evolving requirements and sharing relevant information with colleagues
• Excellent ICT skills including Microsoft Office 365.
What You’ll Receive
• Tailored training and development
• Flexible working options where suitable
• 26 days annual leave, rising with service
• Family‑friendly leave policies
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access
• Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more
• Cash health plan for you and your family
• Death‑in‑service benefit
• Access to legal and practical support
Safer Recruitment
Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.
About Depaul UK
In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed “cardboard cities” due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 Depaul UK was born.
What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, Depaul UK provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.
As our name suggests, the work of Depaul UK has been inspired by St. Vincent de Paul – a man who devoted his life to helping vast numbers of people throughout the 17th century. St. Vincent de Paul’s belief in the intrinsic worth of all people and his commitment to taking bold action remain central to our values today. Depaul UK now forms part of a family of Depaul charities around the world. We each focus on the specific challenges in our own countries, but we’re united by our shared values and mission to end homelessness.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
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Our Purpose
Unlocking Potential is the charity that supports schools and communities to ensure no child or family struggles alone with their social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide flexible, over-time, multi-disciplinary therapeutic support that meets children and families where they are, and enables them to feel safe, understood and the best version of themselves.
Vision
Everyone feels supported, equipped and able to achieve their potential.
Mission
Our mission is to provide tailored therapeutic support to more children, while training the practitioners of the future to build holistic, resilient social systems that equip children and their families with the confidence, tools, and skills to thrive at school and within their communities.
Values
Individual: Everything we do is about the individual and what is right for them – no two children, families or schools are the same.
Innovative: We look for new solutions, evolving our thinking and approach – ensuring the use of bold, co-designed practice.
Collaborative: We choose to work with others to find the best solutions – we are stronger together.
Overview
We launched our new programme in September 2025, initially as a pilot working with families across Wandsworth, with aims to be able to expand and continue beyond this. This service will offer flexible, relationship-based support to families facing a range of challenges, helping them navigate systems, strengthen protective factors, and improve outcomes for children. Operating across extended hours, the service will be accessible and responsive, with a strong focus on early intervention, collaboration, and building trust with families.
The role
This is a unique opportunity to take on a senior, hands-on role within an innovative early help service working within a small, dynamic team to make a tangible difference to the lives of children and their families. As a Senior Family Support Worker, you will deliver flexible,and therapeutically minded support to families often facing multiple and complex challenges, drawing on your experience to provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced colleagues. You will build trusted relationships through home visits, school meetings, and provide practical support—facilitating parents and carers to feel empowered to strengthen routines, manage behaviour, improve attendance, and access services. Your work will be informed by detailed needs assessments and focused on achieving meaningful outcomes with each family.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.