Supported Accommodation Manager

Search & Selection UK Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Search & Selection UK is recruiting a Supported Accommodation Manager to lead a seven-bed service for young people aged 16–24 with complex mental health needs. Based in West Hampstead, London, the role focuses on safety, stability and progress toward independent living.

The role requires experience with vulnerable young people and strong leadership, with a commitment to person-centred support and positive outcomes. Salary up to £50,000.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable young people, ideally within supported accommodation, residential childcare or mental health services.
• Strong leadership and management skills with a person-centred approach.
• Willingness to work towards recognised residential childcare qualifications if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and management of the specialist accommodation service.
• Promote a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for young people.
• Support positive outcomes in mental health, wellbeing and independent living.
• Encourage confidence, resilience and practical life skills in young people.
• Support transitions into more independent accommodation.

Skills

Leadership

Youth work

Vulnerable young people

Education

Level 3/4 Residential Childcare

Job description

Supported Accommodation Manager – Young People's Mental Health

Location: West Hampstead, London

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm, with flexibility

About the Role

Search & Selection UK is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Supported Accommodation Manager to lead a specialist seven-bed service supporting young people aged 16–24 with complex mental health needs.

Based in West Hampstead, this specialist service provides a safe, structured and supportive environment for young people who require additional support before progressing towards independent living.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate manager to make a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable young people, helping them build confidence, improve their wellbeing and develop essential life skills.

About the Service

The service provides specialist, short-term accommodation for young people experiencing complex mental health challenges who are not yet ready to live independently.

• Care-experienced young people and those leaving care.
• Young people experiencing homelessness.
• Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
• Vulnerable young adults requiring specialist support.
• Young people transitioning from inpatient mental health services into community-based accommodation.

Young people will continue to receive clinical support from CAMHS or Adult Mental Health Services, while the accommodation service focuses on promoting stability, recovery and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing effective leadership and management of the specialist accommodation service.
• Promoting a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for young people.
• Supporting positive outcomes in mental health, wellbeing and independent living.
• Encouraging young people to develop confidence, resilience and practical life skills.
• Supporting successful transitions into more independent accommodation.

Full operational responsibilities will be discussed during the recruitment process.

About You

• Have experience working with vulnerable young people, ideally within supported accommodation, residential childcare or mental health services.
• Have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people with complex mental health needs.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and management skills.
• Be passionate about delivering person-centred support and achieving positive outcomes.
• Ideally hold a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare, or an equivalent qualification, or be willing to work towards one.

We welcome applications from individuals who have relevant experience and the commitment to develop their skills and qualifications further.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum.
• Permanent position.
• Working hours of 9:00am – 6:00pm, with flexibility.
• Opportunity to lead a specialist seven-bed service.
• A rewarding role supporting young people towards greater independence.