We are an ‘Arms Length Management Organisation’ (ALMO) responsible for managing council homes on behalf of tenants and leaseholders for Newcastle City Council. 

Visit About us for information about our structure and our three star excellent rating by the Audit Commission.  You can also watch a short film made by and shown to our staff as part of our internal Destination Excellence campaign.

Why work for YHN?

Work life balance

YHN recognises that at all stages of our lives we work most effectively when we are able to successfully combine and achieve the right balance between work and caring or family responsibilities. YHN is committed to introducing policies that will enable employees to achieve this balance; benefiting both us and you!

Pension scheme

YHN operates a final salary pension scheme. The contribution figures change each year but generally you will contribute a third of the scheme's cost, and we will contribute the rest!

Annual leave

YHN offers very generous leave entitlement that takes account of previous service at YHN or continuous service from certain other employers, leading to a maximum of 27 days leave per year.

Flexible working

Our flexi system seeks to maximise flexibility of working time to provide for both business and personal needs. With no core times, you are able to work flexibly at any time during office opening (typically 07.00 until 19.00) and are entitled to use any additional time worked as extra ‘flexi’ time.

‘Flexi’ time can be used to take a little extra time off work, or to enable you to start a little later or finish earlier. In addition, your time can be used up to take a maximum of 2 days flexi leave in any 4 week period… which means an extra 26 days off work each year.

Development

YHN have an in-house training team dedicated to developing programmes that will help you both personally and professionally. When you join us, you will take part in a 2 day induction programme and will also be enrolled in various training programmes that we run throughout the year. We offer a range of opportunities to learn and develop including our ‘Mentoring Scheme.’  We have a number of work-based ‘mentors’ who can share the benefits of their experiences and knowledge by giving you guidance on your personal and career development.’

Continuous service

Any employee joining us from a local authority organisation or any other organisation covered by the modification order will be entitled to continuous service.

Our current Salary Structure (pdf)