At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a 14-bed hostel, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for residents.
- Company: A dedicated homeless charity making a real difference in South West London.
- Benefits: Opportunity to develop management skills in a supportive and dynamic team.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to trauma-informed care.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness.
- Qualifications: Experience with homelessness support and staff management required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client, a homeless charity based in South West London, is currently seeking a Hostel Manager based in Richmond to join their team.
Reporting into the Assistant Operations Director you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and delivery of a 14-bed, 24-hour supported hostel service.
Responsibilities include
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the hostel, ensuring a safe, well-managed, and responsive service at all times.
- Ensure full staffing cover across rota shifts, including planning, recruitment support, and absence management.
- Line manage Hostel Team Leader, Hostel Support Workers and Hostel Night Shift Worker, including supervision, appraisal, and performance management.
- Ensure residents receive consistent, high-quality, person-centred support.
About you
- Significant experience working with people affected by homelessness or rough sleeping, including those with complex needs such as mental ill-health, substance use, or trauma.
- Experience of supervising or managing staff within a supported housing, hostel, or similar environment.
- Demonstrable understanding of trauma-informed and psychologically informed approaches, and the ability to embed these within team practice.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with residents, staff, and external partners.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Hostel Manager with a proven track record in supporting vulnerable adults to achieve positive outcomes.
You will join a dedicated team, making a real difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness, while developing your management skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Please apply to Langton N4P for further details on this opportunity.
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Hostel Manager in London employer: Langton not 4 profit
As a leading homeless charity in South West London, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our Hostel Manager role offers the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while benefiting from ongoing training and development, as well as a collaborative team environment that values your contributions.
