For over 50 years, Petrus has been transforming lives, offering hope and support to those facing homelessness in Rochdale, Oldham, and Burnley. From warm meals to safe housing, we deliver holistic care that empowers individuals to rebuild, thrive, and belong. Together, we create pathways to recovery, resilience, and lasting change.
We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. Our community is diverse, and we know that having a team that reflects the people we support helps us deliver better, more compassionate services. Whoever you are, whatever your background, your perspective matters here.
We value acting with kindness, accountability and co-production, taking an approach that empowers others, inspires hope and is needs-led.
Join the fight to end homelessness
1 in 61 people in Greater Manchester are homeless. These are among the highest rates outside of London.
With homelessness and rough sleeping continuing to rise across the country, there has never been a more important time to join the fight to end homelessness.
Every day, through our housing projects, support groups, outreach work and Hub services, we see people make progress.
“We see a lot of joy, and you wouldn’t expect that. It’s a really good place to be.”
Watch: Our Managing Director, Sonia Denham, reflects on 20 years at Petrus.
Why work for Petrus
We understand that a career in homelessness can be as challenging as it is rewarding. That’s why the wellbeing of our team members is one of our top priorities.
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves. Inclusion isn’t an add‑on for us. It’s essential to how we work and how we serve our community.
We are:
- A member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
- A Gold Investors in People organisation
- Rated Outstanding by Best Companies
- An accredited Real Living Wage employer
Our People Package:
As part of the Regenda Group, we offer a highly competitive People Package, giving you the opportunity to learn and grow both professionally and personally.
- Competitive rates of pay
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- We are an accredited 'Real Living Wage' employer
- Enhanced annual leave entitlements increasing with service
- Pension schemes with enhanced employer contribution rates
- ‘Do good, Feel good’ programme of health, wellbeing and charitable initiatives
- Interest free loans to assist with the purchase of tools, computers and travel season tickets
- Monthly staff lottery scheme
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to counselling services
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes
- £250 annual ‘Live and Learn’ allowance to spend on learning any new skill
- Up to 6 days paid leave per annum to undertake volunteer work
- And more!
Part of The Regenda Group
Petrus is a part of The Regenda Group, who are committed to regenerating places and creating opportunities for people.
You can find job vacancies at Petrus, as well as opportunities across the wider Group, on The Regenda Group website.