Job
DEPUTY MANAGER, SHEPHERD’S VIEW YOUNG PARENTS’ ACCOMMODATION PROJECT (Ref: DMSV/R3/01)
Closing Date
37.5 hours per week
Based on site at Shepherd’s View Young Parents’ Accommodation Project (Derry/Londonderry)
Salary: £28,665 per annum (Under Review) 37.5 hours per week, shift basis, days/nights/weekends
About Us
You will work for a leading voluntary sector, non-profit making organisation that provides professional advice on housing in Northern Ireland and solutions for people who find themselves in housing difficulties. Our Shepherd’s View project provides supported accommodation for young parents aged 16-25, and their children.
Your New Role with First Housing
You will work alongside the Manager and be responsible for the effective management and delivery of Shepherd’s View supported accommodation project for young parents and their children.
Minimum Criteria (a Full Job Description and Personnel Specification is available with an application pack)
• A qualification in a Health & Social Care related field or equivalent
• A level 5 qualification in Managing Health and Social Care or a commitment to working towards it, to be completed within first year of employment
• At least 2 years direct work experience of working in accommodation or community work setting with vulnerable young people 16 – 25 years and/or children 0-5 years
It should be noted that the criteria for this post may be enhanced to facilitate short listing.
How to Apply
Please forward your completed CV and Equal Opportunities monitoring form (found below) to: karlaokane@first-housing.com by Friday, 27th March 2026 at 12 noon. (Tel: 02871266115)
Access NI checks will be carried out before an appointment can be confirmed.
This position is also subject to compulsory registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council. (NISCC)
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer