Who we are
Depaul UK is a national homelessness charity with a focus on young people. We exist to end homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it.
We prevent young people becoming homeless by providing shelter and support in a crisis, rebuilding family relationships, and teaching children about the risks of homelessness and where to turn for help.
For those already facing homelessness, we offer expert housing advice, supported accommodation, and programmes of support that develop life-skills, resilience, and an achievable path to independence.
We do everything we can to provide a safe place to call home, a chance to thrive and a brighter future.
Our vision
Our vision is of a society in which
everyone has a place to call home
and a stake in their community.
Our mission is to end homelessness
and change the lives of those
affected by it.
Nightstop - What we do
Young people at risk of rough sleeping are matched with trained and vetted volunteer hosts who offer a place to stay in the spare room of their home. As well as a bed for the night, Nightstop hosts provide meals, washing facilities and a friendly, listening ear.
During a young person’s stay, Nightstop teams work with them to address the underlying issues that have led to crisis point and help find longer-term solutions. This might mean arranging family mediation to support a return home, or helping a young person move on to supported housing through the local authority or other charity-led services.
Led and accredited by Depaul UK, the Nightstop network is delivered by charities and community organisations around the UK.
Through Nightstop UK, we can prevent homelessness and change the course of a young person’s life.
Your Career at Depaul UK
When you join Depaul UK you can expect a full and thorough induction framework to help you settle in and feel comfortable with your new role and team. All new starters will also complete essential induction learning that introduces our values and core skills such as EDI, safeguarding and professional boundaries. We have ‘Learner Pathways’ tailored to your role and the skills required to thrive. You will start as a ‘Developing Practitioner and work up to ‘Established’ and ‘Advanced Practitioner’ with specific training courses aligned to your role and responsibilities. Our aim is to equip you with the skills and learning to build a meaningful career with us.
Rewards & Benefits
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Pension Contributions:
Join our pension scheme after three months and benefit from employer contributions that grow with your own and increase further as your career with us progresses.
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Family Friendly Leave:
We champion every kind of family by offering enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, along with flexible support that helps you thrive through life’s biggest milestones.
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Health Plan:
We fully fund a cash health plan for you and your family, giving you practical support with everyday healthcare costs and helping you stay well.
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Sabbatical & Holiday Entitlement:
Enjoy generous annual leave that increases with service, plus the opportunity to bank days toward a meaningful, planned sabbatical that supports your growth and wellbeing.
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.
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