Depaul UK

13 job(s) at Depaul UK

Depaul UK Middlesbrough, Yorkshire
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Senior Floating Support Worker This role is ideal for someone compassionate, proactive and motivated to drive positive change. Location: Middlesbrough (NE) Salary: £27,703 Closing Date: 01 February, 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role As a Senior Floating Support Worker , you ll lead the delivery of responsive, person centred support that helps adults with complex needs sustain their accommodation and move toward greater stability. You ll build strong, trusted relationships, provide targeted guidance around housing, health, finances and meaningful activity, and apply a trauma informed, strengths based approach to boost confidence and resilience. Alongside this, you ll support and guide a Floating Support Worker, ensuring high quality, reflective practice and effective collaboration with SHAP and RSAP providers, Housing Solutions and Community Interventions Teams. You ll champion coordinated support by attending key appointments, identifying and addressing risks early, and advocating assertively when systems create barriers. Strong safeguarding awareness, sound judgement, accurate case recording and confident lone working are essential, as is the flexibility to respond creatively in fast paced community settings. This role offers an opportunity to lead impactful, inclusive work while being supported through training, reflective supervision and hybrid working tools. In this role, you will: • Lead trauma informed, strengths based support that helps adults with complex needs sustain tenancies and avoid homelessness. • Build trusting relationships and deliver tailored support around housing, health, finances and meaningful activity. • Provide supportive line management to a Floating Support Worker and champion high quality, reflective practice. • Work closely with SHAP/RSAP providers and multi agency partners, advocating strongly to remove barriers and secure coordinated support. • Maintain accurate digital records, uphold safeguarding standards and work flexibly across community settings. About You You ll bring strong engagement skills, confident communication and experience supporting adults with complex needs, using SMART planning, tenancy sustainment knowledge and accurate digital recording to keep clients secure and progressing. You ll model trauma informed, strengths based practice while guiding a Floating Support Worker and collaborating effectively with housing and multi agency partners. Resilience, safeguarding awareness, sound judgement and a proactive, inclusive approach in fast paced community settings are essential. 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 being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Depaul UK Middlesbrough, Yorkshire
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Floating Support Worker This is an opportunity for someone compassionate and driven to make a real impact, supported by training and reflective practice. Location: Middlesbrough (NE) Salary: £24,781 Closing Date: 01 February, 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role This role focuses on helping adults with complex needs remain securely housed and build stability through proactive, trauma informed support. You ll form strong, trusting relationships; provide practical guidance around housing, benefits, health and meaningful activities; and work flexibly with SHAP and RSAP providers to keep people engaged and moving forward. Using a strengths based approach and the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, you ll help clients increase confidence, resilience and independence while ensuring support is personalised and accessible. As Floating Support Worker at our new service in Middlesbrough , you ll collaborate closely with housing, health, substance use and community partners to deliver coordinated, high quality support, advocating for clients and challenging barriers when needed. Accuracy in record keeping, safeguarding awareness, and the ability to problem solve in fast paced community settings are essential. This role suits someone solutions driven, compassionate and confident working independently including occasionally during unsocial hours while staying grounded in dignity, inclusion and client led practice. In this role, you will: Provide trauma informed, person centred support to adults with complex needs in supported accommodation. Build trust and engage flexibly to help clients sustain tenancies and prevent repeat homelessness. Support clients with housing, health, finances, benefits and meaningful activities. Use ACT based approaches to build resilience, confidence and psychological flexibility. Work closely with SHAP/RSAP providers and multi agency partners for coordinated support. Advocate for clients and challenge barriers within local services and systems. Accompany clients to appointments and maintain accurate, timely records on In Form. Uphold safeguarding, professional boundaries and safe lone working practices. About You You ll bring the ability to engage quickly with adults facing homelessness, mental ill health or substance use, using clear communication, focused support planning, strong risk assessment skills and accurate digital record keeping to help people sustain tenancies and access the services they need. Working confidently with accommodation providers and multi agency partners, you ll adapt your approach to each person, applying trauma informed, strengths based practice with resilience, professionalism and strong safeguarding awareness. We re looking for evidence of supporting people with complex needs (including lived experience), understanding tenancy risk, practising safe lone working and demonstrating inclusive, solutions focused behaviour in community based settings. 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 being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Depaul UK City, Manchester
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
New Partnerships Manager Bring your energy, creativity and expertise and help us secure the partnerships that give young people the safe future they deserve. Location: Manchester or London Salary: £24,273.60 - £26,373.60 Closing Date: 08 February, 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 22.5 hours per week About the Role Join the charity as New Partnerships Manager (Part-time) and help unlock life changing support for young people facing homelessness. You ll drive new corporate income, ignite fresh opportunities and champion the powerful impact of their work nationwide. In this dynamic role, you ll build and convert a strong pipeline of high value prospects, delivering standout pitches and securing 5 and 6 figure partnerships across a range of sectors. You ll craft compelling propositions, influence senior decision makers and bring bold new ideas to the fundraising strategy. Working closely with teams across Fundraising & Communications, you ll represent the charity with confidence leading meetings, inspiring supporters and ensuring the messaging lands with clarity and purpose. If you re ambitious, relationship driven and thrive on turning opportunities into major wins, we want to hear from you. This job is offered as a part-time ( 22.5 hours per week ) permanent role. In this role, you will: Identify and cultivate high value corporate prospects to grow new business income. Secure 5 and 6 figure multi year partnerships through strong pitching and negotiation. Develop tailored proposals, presentations and partnership propositions that inspire action. Build and manage a clear, accurate new business pipeline using Raiser s Edge NXT. Represent the charity at external meetings, pitches and events with professionalism and confidence. Collaborate across fundraising and communications teams to deliver aligned, compelling partnership messaging. Create innovative partnership products that unlock new income and deepen corporate engagement. Strengthen long term relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic growth. About You You are a confident, driven fundraiser with a strong record of securing high value corporate partnerships and generating new business. You craft standout proposals, deliver compelling pitches and build trusted relationships with senior decision makers, while proactively managing a clear pipeline and spotting opportunities for innovative partnerships. You bring proven success in winning £50k+ corporate support, representing an organisation externally and working collaboratively to deliver exceptional supporter experiences. 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 The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, they will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Only information that is relevant to the role is looked at, 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 applicants are encouraged to discuss any concerns with openly. About The Organisation 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 the charity 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, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year.
Depaul UK Thornaby, Yorkshire
Jan 29, 2026
Seasonal
Outreach Worker Join us to play a vital role in engaging adults sleeping rough in Middlesbrough and guide them towards safety, stability and opportunity. Location: Middlesbrough (NE) Salary: £24,781 Closing Date: 01 February, 2026 Employment Type: Temporary Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role Join the charity as an Outreach Worker and play a frontline role in supporting adults experiencing homelessness in Middlesbrough. You ll be out in the community often during early morning outreach building trust with people sleeping rough, meeting them on their terms, and connecting them with safe accommodation, health support and opportunities that strengthen resilience and wellbeing. Working within a trauma informed, strengths based model, you ll help clients overcome barriers and take positive steps toward stability and independence. In this dynamic, multi agency role, you ll deliver targeted outreach, attend local drop ins, and advocate for coordinated, compassionate responses across housing, health, substance use and justice services. You ll bring experience supporting people with complex needs, confidence in managing risk and maintaining accurate records, and a commitment to safeguarding, equality and person centred practice. If you re proactive, adaptable and motivated by making real change happen, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to do exactly that. In this role, you will: Engage adults experiencing homelessness through targeted street outreach, including early morning shifts. Build trust and provide person centred support across housing, health, substance use, finances and meaningful activities. Create SMART support plans, complete risk assessments and maintain accurate case records in In Form. Work collaboratively with housing, health, justice and community partners to deliver joined up support. Advocate for trauma informed, strengths based services and challenge barriers within local systems. Support clients to attend appointments, sustain accommodation and improve wellbeing and resilience. Uphold safeguarding, lone working and professional boundary standards at all times. Demonstrate flexibility, problem solving skills and commitment to equality, inclusion and the charity s values. About You Bring strong people skills and the ability to engage confidently with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental ill health or substance use, using clear communication, SMART support planning, accurate digital record keeping and effective multi agency working. You ll stay flexible during outreach and lone working, apply a trauma informed and strengths based approach, and show resilience, professionalism, safeguarding awareness and a commitment to equality. We re looking for evidence of supporting people with complex needs (including lived experience), maintaining high quality documentation, collaborating with partners and delivering safe, reflective practice in community based settings. 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 The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, they will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Only information that is relevant to the role is looked at, 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 applicants are encouraged to discuss any concerns with openly. About The Organisation 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 the charity 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, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Depaul UK City, Manchester
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Trusts and Foundations Assistant If you re values driven, curious and eager to grow your fundraising career, we d love to hear from you. Location: London or Manchester or Whitley Bay Salary: £26,557 - £30,057 Closing Date: 08 February, 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role Join the charity as a Trusts and Foundations Assistant and help secure the funding that transforms young lives. You ll support a high performing team by managing a portfolio of 4 and 5 figure funders, writing clear and compelling applications and reports, and helping build a pipeline of new trust prospects. Organised and proactive, you ll keep accurate records using Raiser s Edge and Altrata, meet tight deadlines, and support wider fundraising activity, including events and donor visits. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail and a genuine passion for making a difference. In this role, you will: Manage a portfolio of 4 and 5 figure trust funders and maintain strong, positive relationships. Write clear, accurate and compelling funding applications and reports. Deliver tailored annual mailings to trusts giving up to £3,000. Research new trusts and foundations to support pipeline growth. Maintain accurate funder records using Raiser s Edge, Altrata and internal systems. Support wider Philanthropy & Partnerships activities, including events and funder visits. Work to annual income targets and team KPIs with strong organisation and time management. Collaborate across teams to gather information and support shared fundraising goals. About You You are an organised, proactive and motivated individual with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail and a genuine desire to grow your fundraising career. You manage deadlines confidently, produce accurate written work, maintain high quality CRM records and research new funding opportunities with curiosity and initiative. You are a team player who stays calm under pressure, delivering consistently high quality work and contributing positively to shared goals. You possess experience in writing applications, supporting funder relationships or using CRM systems. 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 The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, they will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Only information that is relevant to the role is looked at, 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 applicants are encouraged to discuss any concerns with openly. About The Organisation 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 the charity 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, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Depaul UK
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Young People & Community Host Coordinator Shape lives, build hope! Create safe homes and empower young people to thrive independently. Location: Chester, Cheshire Salary: £24,136 per annum Closing Date: 01 February, 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role You ll play a vital part in delivering our mission: tackling homelessness, widening opportunity and championing fairness. Whatever your specialism, you ll help create a safe, inclusive and empowering environment where people can thrive and move forward with confidence. As Young People & Community Host Coordinator , you will lead our innovative Supported Lodgings Service in Cheshire West and Chester to create safe, supportive homes for young people and help them build the skills and confidence to thrive independently. In this role, you will: Champion Young People : Act as the first point of contact for referrals, assess needs and risks, and match young people with trained Community Hosts. Build Strong Relationships : Recruit, vet, and train hosts, ensuring placements are safe, stable, and nurturing. Drive Positive Outcomes : Support young people to develop independent living skills and access long-term housing solutions. Collaborate & Innovate : Work with local authorities, partner agencies, and community stakeholders to promote the service and expand its reach. Safeguard & Support : Share responsibility for on-call support and ensure the wellbeing of all involved. About You You possess experience working with young people, care leavers, or individuals in crisis. You have strong safeguarding knowledge and risk assessment skills as well as the ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively in challenging situations. You demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a solution-focused mindset, while being committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. 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 being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Depaul UK
Jan 28, 2026
Full time
Night Young People Support Worker Join us and help young people build safer, stronger futures. Location: Durham Salary: £24,136 per annum Closing Date: 12 February 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role You ll play a vital part in delivering our mission: tackling homelessness, widening opportunity and championing fairness. Whatever your specialism, you ll help create a safe, inclusive and empowering environment where people can thrive and move forward with confidence. As a Night Young People Support Worker at our service in Durham, you ll empower residents in supported accommodation to develop key life skills, strengthen resilience, and move forward with confidence in education, training, employment, and wellbeing. Using an assets based, psychologically informed approach, you ll create SMART support plans, complete risk and needs assessments, and ensure every young person receives personalised, meaningful support. As part of the night team, you ll carry out essential safety checks, respond to incidents, safeguard vulnerable clients and help new residents settle into the service. Working proactively with colleagues and external agencies, you ll use clear communication, strong boundaries and steady problem solving to maintain safety and wellbeing throughout the night. Please note that access to transport is essential due to location of the projects and lack of public transport links In this role, you will: Support young people in supported accommodation to build skills, resilience and independence Lead on risk assessments and create SMART, outcome focused support plans Manage a caseload as the named key worker while supporting all residents day to day Promote engagement in education, training, employment and volunteering Work collaboratively with partner agencies and follow safeguarding procedures Maintain a safe, welcoming environment and prepare rooms for new resident Keep accurate case records and uphold professional boundaries Work flexibly as part of a rota, including some evenings and weekends About You You'll bring your passion for empowering young people and your ability to create safe, motivating spaces that inspire progress. You ll use strong communication, safeguarding awareness and confident risk assessment skills to deliver clear, outcome focused support. With experience supporting young people facing homelessness, mental health or substance use challenges, you bring calm, flexible and solution focused practice. You work collaboratively with partners and volunteers while managing a caseload and delivering consistent, high quality support. 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 The Organisation 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 the charity 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, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Depaul UK Durham, County Durham
Jan 27, 2026
Full time
Night Young People Support Worker Join us and help young people build safer, stronger futures. Location: Durham Salary: £24,136 per annum Closing Date: 12 February 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role You ll play a vital part in delivering our mission: tackling homelessness, widening opportunity and championing fairness. Whatever your specialism, you ll help create a safe, inclusive and empowering environment where people can thrive and move forward with confidence. As a Night Young People Support Worker at our service in Durham, you ll empower residents in supported accommodation to develop key life skills, strengthen resilience, and move forward with confidence in education, training, employment, and wellbeing. Using an assets based, psychologically informed approach, you ll create SMART support plans, complete risk and needs assessments, and ensure every young person receives personalised, meaningful support. As part of the night team, you ll carry out essential safety checks, respond to incidents, safeguard vulnerable clients and help new residents settle into the service. Working proactively with colleagues and external agencies, you ll use clear communication, strong boundaries and steady problem solving to maintain safety and wellbeing throughout the night. Please note that access to transport is essential due to location of the projects and lack of public transport links In this role, you will: Support young people in supported accommodation to build skills, resilience and independence Lead on risk assessments and create SMART, outcome focused support plans Manage a caseload as the named key worker while supporting all residents day to day Promote engagement in education, training, employment and volunteering Work collaboratively with partner agencies and follow safeguarding procedures Maintain a safe, welcoming environment and prepare rooms for new residents Keep accurate case records and uphold professional boundaries Work flexibly as part of a rota, including some evenings and weekends About You You'll bring your passion for empowering young people and your ability to create safe, motivating spaces that inspire progress. You ll use strong communication, safeguarding awareness and confident risk assessment skills to deliver clear, outcome focused support. With experience supporting young people facing homelessness, mental health or substance use challenges, you bring calm, flexible and solution focused practice. You work collaboratively with partners and volunteers while managing a caseload and delivering consistent, high quality support. 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 The charity 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 The Organisation 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 the charity 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, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Depaul UK
Jan 27, 2026
Full time
Senior Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser Location: Hybrid - London or Manchester Salary: £37,717 - £38,217 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 Closing Date: 01 February, 2026 About the Role The charity believes every young person deserves a safe place to call home. For over 35 years, they've worked tirelessly to prevent homelessness and transform lives. Now they're looking for a Senior Trust & Foundations Fundraiser to help achieve even more. The trust and foundations team is an important part of this effort, engaging new and existing funders and growing sustainable income. You ll be joining a high performing team who prioritise relationships, are proactive, curious and passionate about their work. The Senior Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser is an integral member of an experienced and highly successful trusts and foundations team. This is a wonderful opportunity for an exceptional self-starter with fantastic written communications and organisational skills to progress their fundraising career. Reporting to the Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will manage a portfolio of 5 and 6-figure trust funders, support developing a strong pipeline of opportunities, build new relationships and communicate the impact that the charity has with young people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness. In this role, you will: Manage a portfolio of trust funders who are giving 5 and 6-figure gifts and maintaining excellent relationships. Make high quality and compelling written applications to trusts and foundations in line with the charity s needs. Ensure that the annual programme of tailored mailings to trusts that are donating up to £3,000 is delivered. Providing a high standard of stewardship and reporting to trust funders against grant requirements. Organising, leading and participating in meetings and project visits with funders. Support the development of new cases for support. Research new trusts and foundations and support the research of major donor prospects. Work to an annual team income target and agreed KPI s. Use Raisers Edge and Altrata CRM, and our internal systems to keep records accurate and up to date. About You You believe in people - their strengths, their rights and their potential. You bring proven experience in trust fundraising and working to team targets. You will also bring proven experience of writing compelling bids to a high standard and reporting to funders on agreed outcomes. You will possess the ability to build and maintain strong donor relationships. Skilled in researching and developing new funding opportunities. You will bring excellent communication and presentation skills. Also, you will possess strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. 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 The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and 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. They 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 the organisation 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 the charity 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 they provide accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Depaul UK
Jan 27, 2026
Full time
Young People Support Worker We promise you that no day will be the same, and you will get so much out of working with our residents as you ensure that they are well-cared for, and empowered to make progress into Independence. Location: Whitley Bay (Depaul House) Salary: £24,136 per annum Closing Date: 08 February, 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role You ll play a vital part in delivering our mission: tackling homelessness, widening opportunity and championing fairness. Whatever your specialism, you ll help create a safe, inclusive and empowering environment where people can thrive and move forward with confidence. As a Young People Support Worker (Whitley Bay) , you will provide practical, emotional, and goal-focused support to young people, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to move towards independent living. You will manage a caseload of young people with a range of support needs, building trusted relationships and delivering structured, person-centred support plans. The role involves supporting young people through key transitions, including leaving care, sustaining accommodation, and accessing education, training, or employment. Your work will be underpinned by the Depaul Endeavour Model, an assets-based and psychologically informed approach, ensuring young people are supported to build on their strengths and achieve positive outcomes. Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a full-time ( 37.5 hour per week ), permanent role. In this role, you will: • Provide safe, supportive accommodation and champion the wellbeing of every client. • Deliver personalised support plans that empower individuals to achieve independence. • Build positive, respectful relationships with colleagues, partners and the people we support. • Encourage participation in education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities. • Contribute to a positive team culture and maintain a safe, welcoming environment. • Commit to continuous learning and uphold Depaul s values of respect, inclusion, and action. About You You believe in people their strengths, their rights and their potential. You bring empathy, energy and a solution focused mindset to your work. You communicate clearly, stay organised and adapt well in a fast moving environment. You re committed to inclusion, fairness and continuous learning, and you turn values into meaningful action, whatever your 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 being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Depaul UK Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear
Jan 26, 2026
Full time
Young People Support Worker We promise you that no day will be the same, and you will get so much out of working with residents as you ensure that they are well-cared for, and empowered to make progress into Independence. Location: Whitley Bay Salary: £24,136 per annum Closing Date: 08 February, 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role You ll play a vital part in delivering the charity s mission: tackling homelessness, widening opportunity and championing fairness. Whatever your specialism, you ll help create a safe, inclusive and empowering environment where people can thrive and move forward with confidence. As a Young People Support Worker (Whitley Bay), you will provide practical, emotional, and goal-focused support to young people, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to move towards independent living. You will manage a caseload of young people with a range of support needs, building trusted relationships and delivering structured, person-centred support plans. The role involves supporting young people through key transitions, including leaving care, sustaining accommodation, and accessing education, training, or employment. Your work will be underpinned by the charity s Endeavour Model, an assets-based and psychologically informed approach, ensuring young people are supported to build on their strengths and achieve positive outcomes. Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a full-time (37.5 hour per week), permanent role. In this role, you will: Provide safe, supportive accommodation and champion the wellbeing of every client. Deliver personalised support plans that empower individuals to achieve independence. Build positive, respectful relationships with colleagues, partners and the people supported. Encourage participation in education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities. Contribute to a positive team culture and maintain a safe, welcoming environment. Commit to continuous learning and uphold the charity s values of respect, inclusion, and action. About You You believe in people their strengths, their rights and their potential. You bring empathy, energy and a solution focused mindset to your work. You communicate clearly, stay organised and adapt well in a fast moving environment. You re committed to inclusion, fairness and continuous learning, and you turn values into meaningful action, whatever your 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 The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, they will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Only information that is relevant to the role is looked at, 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 applicants are encouraged to discuss any concerns with openly. About The Organisation 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 the charity 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, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Depaul UK City, Manchester
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Bank Worker Join Our Team as Locum Worker in and around Manchester! Are you seeking a role that offers flexibility and the chance to make a real impact to your local community We are asking you to join our dedicated team as a Bank Worker in the North West providing support to individuals experiencing homelessness in Manchester and Greater Manchester to create positive change. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for flexibility in their work. As a Bank Worker you have the freedom to choose your own shifts allowing you to balance work with personal commitments. We offer morning, afternoon and evening shifts across Greater Manchester so there is something suited to everyone! What We Can Offer You: Flexibility: Competitive Pay: £13.54 per hour Training and Development: full induction provided as well as opportunities to grow personally and professionally through ongoing support Meaningful Work: making a positive impact in your local community Responsibilities: Community Support: providing support and guidance to individuals facing homelessness Empowerment: helping clients to access resources and services to encourage their independence Teamwork: working with a dedicated wider team to deliver excellent quality care, support, and guidance to our clients What We Are Looking For From You: Communication: the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people from different backgrounds Client-Centered Approach: understanding and respecting perspectives and experiences of clients receiving support services Safety First: committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all individuals Hands-On Experience: working in residential or accommodation based housing units for young people at risk of homelessness Apply Today: Ready to start your journey today Here's how you can take the next step; submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining why you are a good fit for the role. The charity strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you require information to be sent to you in an alternative format please let us know. An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. We kindly request no unsolicited contact from recruitment or media agencies.
Depaul UK
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Reconnect Worker This is an exciting opportunity to join Depaul s team of Reconnect Workers across Manchester, and help prevent young people from experiencing homelessness. Position: Reconnect Worker Location: Manchester Contract : Permanent Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week Salary: £ 29,242 (FTE including Manchester Weighting) Plus Pension and Other Benefits plus, Actual salary: £11,696.80 (inc. £1,200 GMW, without GMW actual salary is £10,496.80) Closing Date: Sunday 12th October 2025 About the Role With the support of your manager, you will deliver our Reconnect, mediation and family support service across Manchester. The role focuses on reducing family breakdown and preventing youth homelessness by supporting young people and families at key moments. You will manage a caseload of clients, including those in school, staying temporarily with volunteer hosts, or living in our accommodation services. You will provide tailored guidance and mediation to young people aged and their families, helping to improve communication, reduce conflict and strengthen relationships. This will involve one-to-one sessions, joint mediation and wider family support. You will also ensure the safe day-to-day running of the service, maintain accurate records, and contribute to our national prevention team to shape best practice in family and mediation work. Key Deliverables Work directly with young people aged and their families, delivering personalised guidance, mediation and support Carry a caseload of clients per full-time equivalent, acting as the named keyworker Process referrals from agencies to build and maintain a full caseload Complete risk assessments, needs assessments, change plans and outcome questionnaires with clients Build strong working relationships with colleagues, local agencies and statutory bodies to promote the service and support young people holistically Maintain clear, accurate and timely records in line with monitoring and evaluation requirements Support safeguarding procedures and advocate for young people and families where necessary Take part in networking, service promotion and collaborative work with schools and professionals Provide monthly reports to management for monitoring and fundraising purposes Keep up to date with sector developments and engage in training to enhance practice Work collaboratively with national family support colleagues to strengthen Depaul UK s prevention approach Operate in line with all Depaul UK policies and procedures, including safeguarding, EDI, health and safety and lone working About You You will need to have the following skills and experience: Significant experience working with young people and families in crisis; reflective, creative and solution-focused in your approach and committed to working in an assets-based way. To hold or complete a Level 4 Interpersonal Mediation Practitioner s Certificate (IMPC). Training will be provided if the candidate doesn t hold the qualification, but training will have to be completed before the end of the probation period. Experience of working independently and managing own caseload; self-motivated and able to prioritise tasks and carry out efficient organisation and administration. Experience of carrying out risk and needs assessments and support planning for clients. Ability to develop strong, collaborative and productive relationships with colleagues and key external agencies, promoting the value of our work and its impact on families. High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain impartiality Willingness and ability to travel independently and work from a number of different locations across the region. Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination. In return for working here, you will receive: A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role Flexible working model for suitable roles. 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service. Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave. Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice. Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more. Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More Death in service (4x Base salary) Legal Advice line About the Organisation Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes. You may have experience in areas such as: Family Support Worker, Reconnect Worker, Support Worker, Social Care Worker, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker, Mental Health Support Worker etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.