Jobs at Derby Homes | Our current vacancies and how to apply
Organisation: Derby Homes
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Temporary – 1 year
Location: The Council House
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Housing Options to be part of a team that provides high quality, customer focused advice and assistance to vulnerable families and single people in Derby who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
You will be providing a front line advice service to customers, managing a caseload of your own with an aim to prevent homelessness wherever possible. This is a demanding role where you will need to assess individual situations with efficiency and precision. An investigative approach will be essential to probe and understand each individual’s set of circumstances, making decisions within a legal framework.
You will need to have an eye for detail, strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to work closely with colleagues and customers ensuring a high quality customer service is delivered.
We are seeking an enthusiastic person who is able to work intensively within a demanding area of work. Knowledge of relevant housing legislation including the Housing Act 1996 Part 7, as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 is desirable.
Derby Homes has a national reputation for its excellent services which we know are down to our valued workforce. In return for their hard work we strive to be an employer of choice. We have a range of excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working, work life balance, child care vouchers, local government pension scheme, employee health initiatives and green travel options.
Please use the links below to download supporting information. Before you fill in the application form please read the guidelines on filling in the application form
Job description
Person specification
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The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 5th June 2022 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
If you have been selected for interview you will hear from us prior to the interview date. Interviews will be held: Week beginning 13th June 2022.
Please note that we do not accept CVs or use recruitment agencies.
Contract type: Permanent
Location: London Road Depot
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to help strengthen our Electrical Team.
You will be part of a team responsible for the Electrical Servicing and Electrical Upgrade work across the city. Core duties will include
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and customer service skills in order to deliver the high standard of service our customers have come to expect.
Derby Homes has a national reputation for its excellent services which we know are down to our valued workforce. In return for their hard work we strive to be an employer of choice. We have a range of excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working, work life balance, child care vouchers, local government pension scheme, employee health initiatives and green travel options. Please use the links below to download the supporting information.
Job Description
Person Specification
Please ensure that you satisfy all of the essential criteria specified in the Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 22nd May at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
If you have been selected for interview you will hear from us prior to the interview date.
Derby Homes has a national reputation for its excellent services which we know are down to our valued workforce. In return for their hard work we strive to be an employer of choice. We have a range of excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working, work life balance, local government pension scheme, employee health initiatives and green travel options.
We complete around 33,000 responsive repairs every year, committing to making a positive difference to the homes, lives and communities we serve. We currently have an exciting opportunity for YOU to join our Repairs Team.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
The post may require you to be clean shaven with the exception of faith or religious beliefs which require the individual to have facial hair or prevent shaving OR employee has a skin condition or other medical reason why they cannot shave. This must be supported by a letter from a GP or other medical practitioner.
Please ensure that you satisfy all of the essential criteria specified in the person specification.
The closing date for this vacancy is 17 June 2022 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Department: Derby Homes
Location: Various local housing offices throughout the city
Derby Homes are recruiting to the post of Estate Officer. This role will give the successful applicant experience of front-line customer service delivery. This is a great opportunity to gain experience of an exciting, interesting and varied career. Working in Housing you will get to help people in so many different ways and you will always keep on learning. There are lots of different career paths in housing but as an Estate Officer you will get the perfect start. We want applications from ambitious but caring people who want to make a difference and deliver a great service to Council tenants.
The successful applicant will be expected to:
Derby Homes has a national reputation for its excellent services which we know are down to our valued workforce. In return for their hard work we strive to be an employer of choice. We have a range of excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working, work life balance, childcare vouchers, local government pension scheme, employee health initiatives and green travel options.
The closing date for this vacancy is 22nd May 2022 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
If you have been selected for interview you will hear from us prior to the interview date. Interviews are being held on 24th May 2022 at the Stockbrook Street Local Housing Office.
Location: Rivermead House/London Road/various locations
Derby Homes are recruiting to the post of evening Concierge in our only tower block. This is a great opportunity to gain experience of an exciting, interesting and varied career. The role involves providing an on-site presence at Rivermead House, providing customer service and some building compliance checks and simple maintenance and cleaning.
This role involves evening and weekend work. Working in Housing you will get to help people in so many different ways and you will always keep on learning. We want applications from caring people who want to make a difference and deliver a great service to Council tenants.
Derby Homes has a national reputation for its excellent services which we know are down to our valued workforce. In return for their hard work we strive to be an employer of choice. We have a range of excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working, work life balance, childcare vouchers, local government pension scheme, employee health initiatives and green travel options. Please use the links below to download the supporting information.
If you are interested in this role please contact Graeme Walton, Area Housing Manager, on 01332 888630 for an informal conversation. Please use the links below to download supporting information. Applicants will be required to submit a short expression of interest and selection will be by way of informal interview.
Prospective applicants must ring Graeme Walton on 01332 888630 before 5pm on 24 May 2022.