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Thinking of applying for any of our vacancies?

We have friendly staff that help hundreds of people with job applications (and other employment/training-related things) every year.

We're here to help if you'd like some support with your application. Just tap the link below.

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Flexible working:

We provide an opportunity for employees to work additional hours between the hours of 7am to 7pm which can then be taken as flexi leave.

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Holidays:

Annual full time holiday entitlement of 27 days rising to 32 days after five years (plus bank holidays).

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In-house training programme:

Our Learning and Development Team offers a diverse range of learning events that reinforce both individual and organisational capabilities.

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Health and wellbeing:

We offer several employee wellbeing initiatives - like trained counsellors, an Employee Assistance Programme, yoga/Pilates classes, and more.

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Give and Gain staff volunteering:

We offer staff the opportunity to volunteer in order to help them enhance their skills and abilities and develop their performance at an individual and team level.

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Pension Scheme:

We offer a pension scheme (in accordance with legislation, new employees will be auto enrolled into this scheme). Employee contributions will be paid directly from the employee’s salary each month.

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All vacancies are advertised internally and externally at the same time unless specifically stated within the advert.

Recruitment to vacancies will follow the usual interview/assessment process.

To see all our current vacancies, open our Vacancies Portal using the button below:

You could make a difference as our Bolton UCAN Centre Peer Navigator: here’s how to apply

You could make a difference as our Bolton UCAN Centre Peer Navigator: here’s how to apply

If you think you'd be a good fit - or know someone who would be a good fit for our Bolton UCAN Centre Peer Navigator vacancy, make sure you/they apply by midnight on Monday 24 November 2025 (£11,825/£22,993 full-time equivalent per year, 18 month fixed-term contract).

As our Bolton UCAN Centre Peer Navigator, you'd:

  • Act as a welcoming and supportive first point of contact for customers and visitors to the UCAN centre. 
  • Be part of our friendly team who provide information, advice and guidance on a range of themes – including employment, cost of living, housing and health and wellbeing. 
  • Contribute to the smooth running of the Bolton UCAN Centre by carrying out admin and social media tasks.

We're looking for someone who:

  • Is a Bolton at Home resident.
  • Has good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Is enthusiastic and wants to be part of a team making positive change in the community.
  • Can work flexibly and adapt to a changing workload where no two days are the same.

This is an entry-level supported employment scheme, offered by Bolton CVS in partnership with Bolton at Home. The role is managed largely by Bolton at Home and will be provided with a package of training and support.

Interested, or know someone who might be? You can request an application pack from recruitment@boltoncvs.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 24 November 2025. For an informal conversation regarding this opportunity, feel free to give Martin a call on 01204 325 773 or send an email to martin@boltoncvs.org.uk.

You can also pop into one of our UCAN centres for support to apply for this opportunity. Just tap here to find your nearest UCAN centre on our website.

Our accreditations and certifications

Our employer accreditations and certifications:

Our 'Disability Confident Committed' badge.

We're a Disability Confident Committed Employer. You can learn more about Disability Confident at: www.disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk.

Our 'We are a Living Wage Employer' badge.

We’ve voluntarily paid people more than the real Living Wage for years, and we've been officially recognised as a Living Wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation since 2018. You can learn more about the real Living Wage at: www.livingwage.org.uk.

Our 'Member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter' badge.

We're a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. It highlights our commitment to a supportive and inclusive workplace. By looking after our colleagues, we also support them to provide the best service we can to our customers. You can learn more about the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter at: www.gmgoodemploymentcharter.co.uk.

Our LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge badge.

We’re proud to support the LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge – a vital initiative by HouseProud and Stonewall Housing that champions equality and inclusion for LGBTQ+ residents in social housing. By signing up, we’re joining others across the sector in committing to real, measurable change – not just words. The pledge helps ensure LGBTQ+ people feel safe, respected, and visible in their homes and communities. Together, we're creating spaces where everyone can live with pride and without prejudice. Learn more about the pledge, see case studies, and find out how to get involved at:  www.houseproud-lgbt.com/pledge.

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If you’re looking for work but don’t have the experience required, consider an adult work experience opportunity from us or one of our local partners. You can see current work experience vacancies using the button below.

Work experience can be useful for anyone, at any stage of their career. It can help you to gain further skills and decide what to do if you’re:

  • out of work
  • changing career
  • looking for your first job
  • returning to work after a break

The roles are for anyone aged 18 years and above and offer the opportunity to learn about a job, a company, or a sector to see if it’s for you as well as gaining transferable skills to help you on your career path.

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There are many benefits that come along with working for Bolton at Home, including flexible working, free eye tests, health and wellbeing support, cycle to work, and more.

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Jenny Taylor – Gas Supervisor

Jenny Taylor

Jenny joined Bolton at Home aged 16 in 2006 as a Gas Engineer Apprentice. Jenny went on to secure a role as a Gas Engineer in our Servicing Team, completing boiler installs, gas repairs and gas safety checks.

After much hard work, job shadowing and building her confidence Jenny successfully applied to become a Gas Supervisor.

Adam Shepherdson – Plumber

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Adam joined us aged 38 in 2017 as a Caretaker, working in our communities across Bolton. Wanting to develop, Adam successfully applied for our plumbing apprenticeship and is now in his third year. As part of the course, Adam's being supported in completing his maths and English GCSEs. Self-development has been a driver for Adam and he's also completed computer skills, customer focus, health and safety courses and domestic violence course- to name just a few!

Adam enjoys working in our communities and alongside his day-to-day role, has also helped with our food deliveries during the pandemic and the poppy project. He's never looked back since starting his apprenticeship, and is working alongside multiple trades, he's now multiskilled and able to complete a range of repairs including joinery.

Danny Fitton – Building Surveyor

Danny Fitton

Danny joined us 30 years ago at 16 years of age as an Apprentice Bricklayer and went on to secure a Bricklayer post. After 24 years he wanted a new challenge and successfully applied to be one of our Technical Officers. In this role Danny really enjoyed the variety of inspecting a variety of reported repairs across all trades from plastering to structural repairs and collating a schedule of works for contractors and our operational teams.

After five years in post and successfully completing his HNC in Building Studies, he went on to successfully apply for a Building Surveyor post. Danny has enjoyed all his roles at Bolton at Home and appreciates the support he's had to progress through his career. He continues to enjoy working with our customers, operational teams, and contractors, and plays a vital role in creating homes and neighbourhoods we can be proud of.

Danny Bolton – Community Based Repairs Operative

Danny Bolton

Danny Bolton - joined as a joiner Apprentice in 2008 at 16. He worked on our Kitchen and Bathrooms Team for 10 years, he then moved to our Day to Day Team. Across both teams his primary role was a joiner, but his Day to Day role gave him the opportunity to up skill across trades, and now works across joinery and plumbing.

Now working as a CBRO Danny enjoys working with our customers and feeling part of our communities. Danny also enjoys the variety the role gives him, no one day is the same and he likes the fact he is constantly learning new skills. Bolton at Home is one team and Danny feels supported both in his role and as an individual, and feels being here is a career choice and not just a job.

Ian – Central Emergency Operative

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Ian joined us in 1982 as a plumber based in Green Lane and Ian has a wealth of experience across all our trades and teams. He started his role as a Central Emergency Operative 12 years ago and still enjoys the work life balance that the shifts offer him.

Ian enjoys the variety of the role and would definitely list one of his key skills as problem solving! As a first responder to emergency repairs, he can walk into anything from an uncontainable leak and smashed windows to concern for welfare reports. Working in the heart of our communities, Ian enjoys helping people when they need our repairs service the most, using all the knowledge gained from his vast experience with us.