Hostel Residential Housing Administrator

Roundabout Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local youth support organization is seeking a Hostel Residential Housing Administrator to provide critical housing support to young residents in Sheffield. This full-time role requires strong administrative abilities and effective communication skills to manage bookings, assist with Housing Benefit claims, and support the Hostel manager. The position is based at the organization's Hostel, dedicated to helping vulnerable young individuals aged 16-25.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles, preferably in a housing or support environment.
• Ability to work with vulnerable young people in a supportive manner.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the booking in process for young residents.
• Administer Housing Benefit claims and collate incoming rent.
• Assist the Hostel manager with day-to-day operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Empathy

Job description

Sheffield | Full Time

Ref: RHA-10.25

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Are you passionate about making a tangible impact locally and changing the lives of vulnerable young people? Roundabout is looking for a Hostel Residential Housing Administrator to support homeless young people aged 16-25 in Sheffield.

About the role

This role is a very important part of the team at the Hostel, and enables Roundabout to provide high quality support and accommodation for young people housed there. You will be working as the Residential Housing Administrator in a busy office environment, providing housing support for all the young people living at the Hostel.

You will be in daily contact with all young people living at the Hostel. You will be responsible for managing the booking in process, the administration of all the Housing Benefit claims, collating incoming rent, general property admin and providing any day-to-day assistance for the Hostel manager as required.

The role will be based completely at Roundabout’s Hostel.

Please download and complete an application form, ensuring that all areas of the Role Specification are addressed in your application.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications will be Thursday 30 October 2025 at 3.00pm.Interviews will be held Tuesday 18 November 2025.Roundabout Ltd is committed to actively valuing diversity and encouraging equal opportunities for all and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly those currently underrepresented.

Roundabout is a Company Limited by Guarantee No: 3313253 and a Registered Charity No 1061313.