Jobs at Derby Homes | Our current vacancies and how to apply
Organisation: Derby Homes
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent.
Location: Milestone House
Are you looking for a new role that will give you variety and a sense of achievement?
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Officers at Milestone House, the emergency accommodation for homeless people. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and supportive team committed to providing customers with an individual and quality service.
As part of the team, you will be required to cover shifts over a 7-day period. These shifts will be from 8am to 4pm and 12pm to 8pm. Providing housing support and advice to some of the most vulnerable individuals in the city who find themselves homeless, you will help people who may be struggling with their mental health, physical health, substance misuse issues, and many who have experienced trauma in their lives.
The role involves encouraging positive engagement with customers and providing them with guidance and support on day-to-day activities that develop their skills and abilities for independent living enabling move-on to their own accommodation.
The successful applicant will be a patient, resilient and empathetic individual who understands the importance of forging professional relationships, in order to respond appropriately to the often-complex needs and requirements of customers. You will have the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
Maintaining a high-quality customer service focus in all aspects of the role you will ensure appropriate needs, risk assessments and support plans are completed and reviewed within the procedural time frames.
You should have experience of working with vulnerable customer groups and an understanding of safeguarding and the support available to homeless people. Above all, you will have empathy with our customers along with a passion and determination to go the extra mile.
Every day brings new challenges and rewards, making this a truly fulfilling role.
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.
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
Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification.
Job description
Person specification
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job.
We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for.
Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we’ll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding of disability and for us it’s all about removing barriers to equality.
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK - 18001 01332 640 844) or at recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk. https://www.derby.gov.uk/signing-service/
If you have been selected for interview you will hear from us prior to the interview date.
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Derby
We are looking for an experienced health and safety advisor to join the team here at Derby Homes.
Derby Homes manage and maintain approximately 12,500 properties in Derby, employing 600 members of staff. The diverse workforce covers both housing management teams and a large construction workforce including repairs, maintenance, refurbishment and new builds.
This is a varied and interesting role providing a broad spectrum of health and safety advice and support to all parts of the business. Whilst you will have a general health and safety background, this post will specialise in the provision of guidance and support on CDM and general health and safety related issues.
In this role you will work closely with the construction and maintenance areas of the business to foster a strong safety culture. This will require an on-site presence throughout all sites within the Derby Homes portfolio as well as offering flexible working. The candidate will be required to work closely within the teams to maintain high levels of health and safety standards, ensuring legal compliance through audit and inspections and promoting good working relationships.
The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and work within a variety of construction and maintenance settings. Candidates should hold a NEBOSH qualification in occupational health and safety and/or construction and have experience working within a construction setting.
The closing date for this vacancy is 11th April 2025 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Hours: 1 full time position (37 hours per week). 1 Part time position (18.5 hours per week, working Monday, Tuesday and half a day Wednesday)
Location: City wide
Do you enjoy working in a busy, challenging but rewarding setting? Do you believe that a home is more than bricks and mortar? Do you understand that creating a home and maintaining it can require a little help from time to time? We do!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Intensive Housing Management team. The post holder will be working with a mixture of introductory and secure tenants and the duties will include:
You will maintain a high-quality customer service focus in all aspects of the role ensuring that appropriate needs assessments, risk assessments and action plans are completed and reviewed within the procedural time frames. You will be able to work on your own or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. You will have excellent negotiation skills, be organised and motivated.
This role is a combination of working from home and in the Local Housing Office so the ability to do so is paramount to the success in this role. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The closing date for this vacancy is 1st April 2025 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 on the 8th and 9th April 2025.
Please specify on your application form (Under supporting statement) If you are applying for the full time position, or the part time position.
Location: London Road
At Derby Homes, we have a continuing programme of digital transformation, investing in new systems and technologies to improve customer experience, drive efficiency and harness the power of data. As we continue to strengthen our capabilities, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data and Business Analyst to join our team.
As a Data and Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in translating complex data into actionable insights and implementing digital technology solutions for reengineered business processes that drive informed decision-making and strategic growth. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to elicit and evidence business requirements, develop digital and analytical solutions, and communicate findings to stakeholder. This role requires strong analytical skills across both business and data, and the ability to translate your results into actionable recommendations.
If you are passionate about implementing change and leveraging data to drive business impact, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of Derby Homes and making a meaningful difference for our customers.
The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 30 March 2025 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 in person, week commencing 14 April 2025. A practical test will be included as part of the interview process.
Derby Homes Limited is an arm's length management organisation (ALMO) created by Derby City Council to manage, maintain, and improve its council houses and estates and we manage over 12,000 properties. We’re committed to making Derby’s estates and places somewhere people are proud and happy to live. The role will include working alongside an existing team to ensure that the buildings are safe and well maintained. We want applications from people who want to make a difference and deliver a great service to our tenants.
This role would suit someone working in a customer facing role with transferrable skills. The role requires an understanding of the causes of damp, mould, and condensation. You will also be required to give advice to our customers and assist in treating the issue. You don’t need experience working in social housing, but a knowledge of current housing issues and housing legislation would be beneficial.
As a member of the Maintenance Team you will need to be:
Understanding of Health and Safety Legislation.
Carry out inspections on our estates and within our properties.
Committed to providing excellent customer service.
Be able to use your own initiative and also work as part of a team.
A flexible approach to working hours is important. Sound like you? Then we'd very much like to receive an application from you.
Please use the links below to download the supporting information.
To apply for this vacancy please email your CV to Richard Holman @ Richard.holman@derbyhomes.org .Remember to align your CV to the essential criteria in the Person Specification.