Current vacancies

All the current vacancies across emh (emh group, emh homes, emh care & support, Midlands Rural, emh sharpes) are listed below.

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Current vacancies

Support Worker

Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £12.94 per hour (Full Time)
Closes on: 06 February 2026
Description:

Support Worker
Hours –
35 hours position
Salary – £12.94 per hour
Location – Based at Hady Lane, Chesterfield

Want to enable people with learning disabilities to enjoy the things that they love? Hello, we are three gentlemen sharing a home in Chesterfield. We are looking for someone friendly that can support us to live our lives in a way that is fun, sensory and person-centered.

We are looking for people who can:

  • Promote individual rights and personal dignity
  • Provide every opportunity for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual development
  • Be flexible where and to whom you provide support
  • Deliver an intensive housing management service to our customers

We are looking for people who have the following qualities:

  • Encouraging and friendly
  • Patient
  • Committed, reliable and a team player
  • Has a sense of humour, is fun and will have a laugh with us
  • Is able to follow individual plans and support structured routines
  • Skilled in non-verbal communication and is able to recognise it and use it
  • Able to provide sensory support to make activities engaging
  • it is essential that you are able to work waking nights, weekends and bank holidays, have a full UK driver's license and are able to drive manual cars
  • £12.94 per hour
  • Full induction and training provided
  • Funded enhanced DBS check
  • Flexible working and sick pay
  • Career development and further training opportunities
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and benefits portal

About us

EMH care & support focus on putting people first. We provide excellent housing and support services for those with a learning difficulty, a disability, mental ill health, or for other vulnerable people such as older people, victims of domestic violence and homeless people.

Our work allows service users to live an enjoyable, independent life by advocating on their behalf, and by providing activities, support, and housing that match their needs.

EMH care & support are part of EMH group which includes EMH homes, Midlands Rural Housing and EMH sharpes gardening services. Our vision is to be the best social housing and care business in the country, leading the market as service provider and employer.

For more information about EMH Care & Support, please visit our website on www.emh.co.uk

“We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application"

We ask all candidates to evidence their right to work status during the recruitment process. Please click here for a list of Sponsor Licence holders in the UK and information on the types of roles that are eligible for sponsorship.



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Electrician

Location: Mobile Working, with travel across the East Midlands
Salary: £36,600 per annum ()
Closes on: 12 February 2026
Description:

Electrician
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, working Monday – Thursday, 08.00-16.00 and Friday 08.00-15.30
Location – Mobile Working, with travel across the East Midlands - Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Loughborough, Chesterfield (Based at Memorial House, Coalville).
Salary - £36,600 per annum

The Role

As an Electrician within our Internal Maintenance Service, you will be carrying out electrical repairs and maintenance functions to the highest standard for our residents based across the East Midlands. Performing day-to-day maintenance in both occupied and unoccupied priorities, there is an expectation you will be multi-skilled to provide an efficient, customer focused service, focused on right first-time approach.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will hold a level 3 qualification in electrical installation, or similar qualification, and have experience of day-to-day maintenance in residential properties.

You will demonstrate commitment to excellent customer service for our customers.

The ability to travel is essential as you will travel to our customers’ homes situated across the east midlands.

About us

emh group is one of the largest providers of affordable homes and support services in the East Midlands. We pride ourselves in providing high quality homes and services that contribute to sustainable communities.

Our vision is to be the best social housing and care business in the country, leading the market as service provider and employer.

Our Values

Our Values are important to us and we’re looking for people who can help live our Values of Integrity, Diversity, Openness, Accountability, Clarity and Excellence.

Company Benefits

Our package for this role includes:

  • 23 days annual leave (excluding statutory days), increasing with length of service
  • A wide range of training and development opportunities (we are an Investors in People accredited organisation)
  • Social Housing Pension Scheme (your contributions are matched by emh up to 8%)
  • Health Cash Plan and Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (Provided by BHSF)
  • a wide range of training and development opportunities (we are an Investors in People accredited organisation)
  • Company Sick Pay (increasing with length of service to six month’s full pay, six month’s half pay).

For further information about the role, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

How to apply

Please apply with an up- to-date CV detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for this role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We ask all candidates to evidence their right to work status during the recruitment process. Please click here for a list of Sponsor Licence holders in the UK and information on the types of roles that are eligible for sponsorship.




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Domestic Assistant

Location: Grangewood, Chesterfield
Salary: £12.21 per hour ()
Closes on: 29 January 2026
Description:

Domestic Assistant
Based – Fisher Close Nursing Home, Grangewood, Chesterfield
Hours – 10 hours per week
Salary - £
12.21 per hour

The role

We are now seeking a Domestic Assistant to carry out all domestic tasks including cleaning and kitchen/cooking duties at Fisher Close Nursing Home in Chesterfield.

Fisher Close Nursing Home is a purpose-built nursing home for older people who have a learning disability, dementia, complex needs and physical disabilities. It is staffed 24 hours a day by nurses and home support workers and is situated in Grangewood, Chesterfield.

This role requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends and bank holidays and involves daily contact with service users. An understanding or awareness of supporting people with learning disabilities would be beneficial however not essential. You will also be required to complete mandatory training.

About Us

EMH care & support focus on putting people first. We provide excellent housing and support services for those with a learning difficulty, a disability, mental ill health, or for other vulnerable people such as older people, victims of domestic violence and homeless people.

Our work allows service users to live an enjoyable, independent life by advocating on their behalf, and by providing activities, support, and housing that match their needs.

EMH care & support are part of EMH group which includes EMH homes, Midlands Rural Housing and EMH sharps gardening services. Our vision is to be the best social housing and care business in the country, leading the market as service provider and employer.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Have good knowledge and awareness of statutory regulations, HASAWA 1974, COSHH regulations, and use of PPE.
  • Be willing to complete mandatory training including safeguarding, moving and handling, food safety/hygiene training.
  • Be aware that they may be in contact with clinical waste, bodily fluids and may be required to do some moving and handling which may include using equipment.
  • Have an awareness of Equal Opportunities when supporting people with learning disabilities.

For further information please see Role Profile attached.

Our Values

Our Values are important to us and we’re looking for people who can help live our Values of Integrity, Diversity, Openness, Accountability, Clarity and Excellence.

“We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application"

We ask all candidates to evidence their right to work status during the recruitment process. Please click here for a list of Sponsor Licence holders in the UK and information on the types of roles that are eligible for sponsorship.


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Clerk of Works

Location: Home-based (Designated Office: Memorial House, Coalville, Leicestershire)
Salary: £54,785 - £60,872 per annum ()
Closes on: 06 February 2026
Description:

Clerk of Works (Development)

Location: Home-based (Designated Office: Memorial House, Coalville, Leicestershire). You will be required to attend the Head Office a minimum of two days per month.

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (with one-hour lunch break)

Salary: £54,785 – £60,872 per annum (Development RFJ9)

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and professional Clerk of Works to join our Development Team during an exciting period of growth. This key role supports the successful delivery of high-quality new homes, ensuring that our developments meet the highest standards of workmanship, compliance, and customer experience.

As Clerk of Works, you will lead on-site quality assurance across live development projects, ensuring construction works are delivered in accordance with contract documentation, building regulations, and recognised industry standards. You will play a vital role in identifying defects early, promoting best practice, and supporting project teams to achieve right-first-time outcomes.

You will work collaboratively with site and project teams while maintaining professional independence, acting as a visible ambassador for the organisation and championing quality, safety, and excellence on site.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead on quality inspections across new-build developments, ensuring full compliance with drawings, specifications, contracts, and regulatory requirements.

- Identify, report, and support the resolution of defects, non-compliance, or workmanship issues in a timely and constructive manner.

- Maintain accurate and detailed site records, including inspection reports and photographic evidence.

- Carry out thorough pre-handover, end-of-defects, and aftercare inspections, ensuring all issues are closed out prior to retention release.

- Build effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, and internal colleagues to promote quality, consistency, and best practice.

- Promote health and safety compliance on site, escalating concerns where necessary.

- Provide technical advice and quality input to the wider Development Team.

About You

You will be an experienced Clerk of Works or site inspection professional with a strong background in new-build housing. You will combine excellent technical knowledge with a collaborative, team-focused approach and the confidence to challenge standards appropriately.

Essential requirements include:

  • Minimum three years’ experience as a Clerk of Works or in a similar site inspection role within housing, primarily new build.
  • At least five years’ experience within the construction or building industry.
  • LICWCI membership or registration for a qualification at this level with a recognised professional institute.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrable ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships with site teams, project teams, contractors, and consultants.
  • A team-focused approach, working proactively and cooperatively to support shared project outcomes while constructively challenging standards where required.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
  • Willingness to travel between sites across the East Midlands.
  • Good digital and ICT skills.

About Us

emh group is one of the largest providers of affordable homes and support services in the East Midlands. We are proud of our role in delivering high-quality homes and supporting sustainable communities.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Health cash plan (BHSF)
  • 39 days’ annual leave (including statutory days), increasing to 44 days with length of service
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • A wide range of training and development opportunities (we are an Investors in People accredited organisation)

For further information about the role, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

How to apply

Please send an up- to-date CV with a covering letter of no more than 3 sides of A4, detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification. (Please note your covering letter and CV will need to be on the same document).

Please note: We reserve the right to close these vacancies prior to the application deadline once a sufficient number of applications have been received, so recommend early application.

We ask all candidates to evidence their right to work status during the recruitment process. Please click here for a list of Sponsor Licence holders in the UK and information on the types of roles that are eligible for sponsorship.



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Joiner

Location: Mobile Working, with travel across the East Midlands
Salary: £32.963 per annum ()
Closes on: 12 February 2026
Description:

Joiner – x 2 positions
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, working Monday – Thursday, 08.00-16.00 and Friday 08.00-15.30
Location – Mobile Working, with travel across the East Midlands (Based at Memorial House, Coalvillle/Longfield House, Ilkeston).
Salary: £32.963 per annum

The Role

We’re looking for an experience Joiner to join our reactive maintenance team undertaking reactive repairs, replacements and improvements, for our customers in their homes across the East Midlands.

As a joiner you will be carrying out primarily joinery and carpentry works but there is an expectation you will be multi-skilled to provide an efficient, customer-focused service.

Our Internal Maintenance Service (IMS) am to provide the highest quality repairs and maintenance services to our customers, and you may be required to work in other teams across the IMS during your employment with emh.

The ideal candidate

Our priority is our customers, and you must demonstrate your commitment to delivering an excellent service for our customers.

The ideal candidate will hold a level 3 qualification in Joinery or Carpentry, or similar qualification, and have experience of day-to-day maintenance in residential properties. Experience of bathroom installation and repairs would be desirable.

You should have a team working ethos as this team works closely together to ensure they deliver their schedule of works.

The ability to travel is essential as you will travel to our customers’ homes situated across the east midlands.

About us

emh is one of the largest providers of affordable homes and support services in the East Midlands. We pride ourselves in providing high quality homes and services that contribute to sustainable communities.

Our vision is to be the best social housing and care business in the country, leading the market as service provider and employer.

Our Values

Our Values are important to us and we’re looking for people who can help live our Values of Integrity, Diversity, Openness, Accountability, Clarity and Excellence.

Company Benefits

Our generous package includes:

  • Competitive salary
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Health cash plan – BHSF
  • 34 days annual leave (including statutory days), increasing with length of service
  • A wide range of training and development opportunities (we are an Investors in People accredited organisation)

For further information about the role, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

How to apply

Please apply online with an up-to-date CV, detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification.

Please note: We reserve the right to close these vacancies prior to the application deadline once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

We ask all candidates to evidence their right to work status during the recruitment process. Please click here for a list of Sponsor Licence holders in the UK and information on the types of roles that are eligible for sponsorship.



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Staff Nurse

Location: Calow, Chesterfield
Salary: £18.23 per hour ()
Closes on: 05 February 2026
Description:

Staff Nurse
Hours –
36 hours position
Salary – £18.23 per hour
Location – Based at Amberley Nursing Home, Calow, Chesterfield, but also working across the Fisher Close and Meadowview Nursing Homes.

The role

We are now seeking experienced Staff Nurse to provide high standards of care and support in a professional manner for service users.

Within this role you will be required to:

  • Work in line with care and support plans and be compliant with CQC, Derbyshire County Council and Clinical Commissioning Group Regulations and emh care and support policies and procedures. Adhere to all NMC guidelines and implement them within the home, to maintain and improve professional knowledge in line of revalidation.
  • Be responsible for the assessment of service user’s needs, development, implementation and evaluation of care plans as a named nurse.
  • Take lead of a shift prioritising yours and others work loads, monitoring the progress of support workers through supervisions.
  • Work in a dignified person centred manner respecting service user’s rights.

About us

EMH care & support focus on putting people first. We provide excellent housing and support services for those with a learning difficulty, a disability, mental ill health, or for other vulnerable people such as older people, victims of domestic violence and homeless people.

Our work allows service users to live an enjoyable, independent life by advocating on their behalf, and by providing activities, support, and housing that match their needs.

EMH care & support are part of EMH group which includes EMH homes, Midlands Rural Housing and EMH sharpes gardening services. Our vision is to be the best social housing and care business in the country, leading the market as service provider and employer.

The ideal candidate

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of: CQC requirements, policies and procedures, contemporary research and evidence based practice, safeguarding both adults & children and Infection prevention & control compliance.

The Staff Nurse’s will have:

  • Have the ability to manage their workload, implement change and promote team working and manage potential conflict.
  • Have an awareness of Equal Opportunities when supporting people with learning disabilities and have an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act
  • Hold a current registration under the NMC
  • Have experience as an registered nurse

Our Values

Our Values are important to us and we’re looking for people who can help live our Values of Integrity, Diversity, Openness, Accountability, Clarity and Excellence.

What emh can offer you:

  • £18.23 per hour
  • Full induction and training provided
  • Funded enhanced DBS check
  • Flexible working and sick pay
  • Career development and further
    training opportunities
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and benefits portal

Qualifications

  • Fully funded NMC registration fee which is £120 annually

“We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application"

We ask all candidates to evidence their right to work status during the recruitment process. Please click here for a list of Sponsor Licence holders in the UK and information on the types of roles that are eligible for sponsorship.


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