At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee a 42-bed hostel, manage staff, and lead on move-on pathways.
- Company: Robertson Street Project focuses on supporting vulnerable individuals in London.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rate of £19.25/hr for full-time work.
- Other info: This is a temporary position based in London.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team making a real impact on homelessness in London.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing supported housing and understanding of move-on pathways required.
The predicted salary is between 19.25 - 19.25 £ per hour.
Location: London
Contract: Temporary
Pay rate: £19.25/hr. + HP
Hours: Full Time
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day management of a fast-paced 42-bed hostel service.
- Lead on move-on pathways, ensuring residents progress into suitable independent accommodation.
- Provide strategic oversight of client progression plans and monitor outcomes across the service.
- Directly line manage support staff, including inductions, supervisions, probation reviews and annual appraisals.
- Manage incidents, health and safety processes, safeguarding concerns and ensure appropriate reporting to senior management and commissioners.
- Lead on referrals into and out of the service, ensuring effective assessment and allocation processes.
- Work closely with senior management and specialist services to maintain a high-performing and psychologically informed environment.
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local authorities, housing providers, health services and community organisations.
- Monitor service performance and contribute to continuous service improvement.
Requirements
- Experience managing or coordinating supported housing, hostel, homelessness or complex needs services.
- Strong understanding of move-on pathways, tenancy sustainment and homelessness prevention.
- Previous experience directly managing staff and supporting performance development.
- Ability to manage complex casework involving mental health, substance misuse, offending behaviour and multiple disadvantage.
- Excellent organisational, communication and partnership-building skills.
- Experience overseeing service delivery, compliance, safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
- Ability to lead by example and motivate teams to achieve positive outcomes for clients.
Desirable
- Experience working within hostel environments.
- Knowledge of London homelessness pathways and housing options.
- Experience working with commissioners, local authorities and multi-agency partners.
If you are an experienced leader with a passion for supporting vulnerable people to achieve independence, we would love to hear from you.
Equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with skills, qualifications and ability to perform the relevant duties.
Senior Practitioner employer: Morgan Hunt UK Limited
The Robertson Street Project is committed to helping vulnerable people achieve independence through effective support services. Located in London, the project offers a competitive pay rate and values strong partnerships with local authorities and community organisations. Join a team that prioritises a psychologically informed environment for both staff and residents.
