Housing Navigator
| Posting date: | 27 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | YMCA Derbyshire |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | N/A |
Summary
We welcome you to YMCA Derbyshire.
We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. While the scope of our work has changed considerably over the years, our vision hasn’t. Our holistic development in body, mind and spirit and our mission to break down barriers to achievement and help local people to fulfil their potential has remained our constant purpose.
Every year, we support over 300 individuals in our housing provision, enabling them to grow their confidence and move into education, training, employment and into independent living. Alongside this we provide a whole host of youth and community services including our own community gardens. We also provide training and education to 150 young people each year who find mainstream education more difficult, as well as high-quality childcare within our community.
Our team works hard to provide as much care and support for those who need it most, every day we make a difference.
Role Title: Housing Navigator
Salary: £23,569pa
Hours: 35, full-time including some evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
Location: Campus
We are looking for a dynamic and engaging person with a caring personality….
We are looking for a person who has a sincere commitment to helping others to achieve their potential…
We are looking for someone who can look at people and see their strengths and not their problems………
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the YMCA, a charity at the heart of the community in Derbyshire. We are committed to helping people at times of need, regardless of gender, race, ability, or faith. Our values to Protect, Trust, Hope and Persevere underpin all our services across the county.
Empower and inspire people living in our supported housing services to achieve their potential through an Advantaged Thinking approach, which encourages them to build upon their strengths and talents.
Requirements
YMCA Derbyshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to thorough safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with our safeguarding policies and a six-month probationary period.
A full driving licence and use of a car is essential.
Other information
What we offer:
25 days holiday as standard with an extra 2 days after 5 years of service
People celebration event each year. (Celebrating our Peoples Achievements)
Recognition initiatives such as employee of the year and star of the quarter
Smart Health app where you will have access to an online doctor for you and your family as well as nutritional advice and Mental Health assistance.
Life Assurance 2 times your annual salary
Real Living Wage
Christmas/ Easter and Quarterly Treats
Your Birthday off every year
Long Service rewards
Training and Development
.............. and more
YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?
If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.
For an informal chat please contact Kelly Spooner or Jo Orrell on 01332 579550 during the hours of 9am - 4pm.
Closing Date: 12th December 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Vision
Our vision is enabling young people and communities to thrive:
– So, they can fulfil their dreams;
– have a safe space to learn and grow;
– feel equipped to belong, contribute and prosper; and
– feel supported to be active in body, mind and spirit.
Together we create places where people flourish.
Mission
To develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit.
Values
From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Protect | Trust | Hope | Persevere
YMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunities
We will do this by offering placements within other organisations in our community.
By supporting dual professionalism, we will improve our development, increase our experiences and outcomes which will positively impact YMCA Derbyshire, our employees, our residents and learners and our communities.
Equality and Diversity Statement
YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. While the scope of our work has changed considerably over the years, our vision hasn’t. Our holistic development in body, mind and spirit and our mission to break down barriers to achievement and help local people to fulfil their potential has remained our constant purpose.
Every year, we support over 300 individuals in our housing provision, enabling them to grow their confidence and move into education, training, employment and into independent living. Alongside this we provide a whole host of youth and community services including our own community gardens. We also provide training and education to 150 young people each year who find mainstream education more difficult, as well as high-quality childcare within our community.
Our team works hard to provide as much care and support for those who need it most, every day we make a difference.
Role Title: Housing Navigator
Salary: £23,569pa
Hours: 35, full-time including some evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
Location: Campus
We are looking for a dynamic and engaging person with a caring personality….
We are looking for a person who has a sincere commitment to helping others to achieve their potential…
We are looking for someone who can look at people and see their strengths and not their problems………
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the YMCA, a charity at the heart of the community in Derbyshire. We are committed to helping people at times of need, regardless of gender, race, ability, or faith. Our values to Protect, Trust, Hope and Persevere underpin all our services across the county.
Empower and inspire people living in our supported housing services to achieve their potential through an Advantaged Thinking approach, which encourages them to build upon their strengths and talents.
Requirements
YMCA Derbyshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to thorough safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with our safeguarding policies and a six-month probationary period.
A full driving licence and use of a car is essential.
Other information
What we offer:
25 days holiday as standard with an extra 2 days after 5 years of service
People celebration event each year. (Celebrating our Peoples Achievements)
Recognition initiatives such as employee of the year and star of the quarter
Smart Health app where you will have access to an online doctor for you and your family as well as nutritional advice and Mental Health assistance.
Life Assurance 2 times your annual salary
Real Living Wage
Christmas/ Easter and Quarterly Treats
Your Birthday off every year
Long Service rewards
Training and Development
.............. and more
YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?
If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.
For an informal chat please contact Kelly Spooner or Jo Orrell on 01332 579550 during the hours of 9am - 4pm.
Closing Date: 12th December 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Vision
Our vision is enabling young people and communities to thrive:
– So, they can fulfil their dreams;
– have a safe space to learn and grow;
– feel equipped to belong, contribute and prosper; and
– feel supported to be active in body, mind and spirit.
Together we create places where people flourish.
Mission
To develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit.
Values
From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Protect | Trust | Hope | Persevere
YMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunities
We will do this by offering placements within other organisations in our community.
By supporting dual professionalism, we will improve our development, increase our experiences and outcomes which will positively impact YMCA Derbyshire, our employees, our residents and learners and our communities.
Equality and Diversity Statement
YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.