At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to create a safe, supportive environment for young people.
- Company: Join Salvation Army Homes, a leader in supported housing transforming lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave, birthday off, discounts, and career development support.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives and help them achieve independence.
- Qualifications: Experience in supported housing or youth services with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About The Role
This is more than a management role. As Service Manager at Preston Foyer, you will lead across two town‑centre sites, creating a safe, ambitious environment where young people can grow in confidence, develop skills and move towards independence.
Why Join Us?
Every day at Preston Foyer is a chance to make a real difference. You will lead a service that gives young people more than a place to stay – it gives them stability, opportunity and belief in their future.
What You Will Do
- Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team across two sites.
- Create a safe, strengths‑based environment for young people.
- Deliver high standards in housing management, safeguarding, compliance and health and safety.
- Build strong local partnerships and open opportunities in education, employment and training.
- Drive service improvement and better outcomes for young people.
About The Candidate
You will be an experienced leader with a background in supported housing, homelessness, youth services or a related field. You will know how to inspire teams, build partnerships and create services that are compassionate, ambitious and focused on young people’s potential.
The Benefits On Offer
- 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days
- An extra day off on your birthday
- A High Street discount scheme
- Pension with life assurance
- Discounted private medical insurance
- Loans available for financial emergencies
- Occupational Sick Pay
- A full induction package and training relevant to the role
- Long service awards from 2.5 years
- Support to learn and develop your career
About The Company
A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society – mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person‑centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour.
In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement services to our residents. That’s where you come in.
Equality and Diversity Statement
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.
Application Note
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Youth Housing Service Manager — Lead Across Two Sites employer: Salvation Army Homes
At Salvation Army Homes, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer extensive training, generous leave policies, and a supportive work culture that values compassion and ambition. Join us in creating a safe and empowering environment where you can lead a passionate team and help shape the future of vulnerable individuals in our community.
