Guardian Jobs
Hostel Manager, LANGTON N4P
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
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
- 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.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
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.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
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.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location