Supported Housing Manager — Lead for Young People (6-Month Contract)

Adecco; Crawley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is hiring a Supported Housing Manager in Crawley to lead an Ofsted-regulated service for looked-after young people. The role oversees day-to-day management, safeguarding compliance and a multidisciplinary team, with a focus on trauma-informed and restorative approaches.

The post is a fixed-term contract of 6 months (37.5 hours/week, Mon-Fri, occasional late shift) with potential for permanent appointment and a salary up to £45,000 FTE.

Qualifications

• Experience managing supported housing or similar services for vulnerable young people.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements and safeguarding.
• Ability to lead teams and manage budgets.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the supported accommodation service.
• Ensure the service operates in line with Ofsted requirements, safeguarding standards and contractual obligations.
• Promote trauma-informed, psychologically informed and restorative approaches to service delivery.
• Lead on referrals, admissions, support planning and risk management processes.
• Monitor service performance and ensure high standards of record keeping and compliance.
• Manage health and safety, property standards and resident wellbeing across the service.
• Support young people to develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed for independent living.

Skills

People management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Adecco is hiring a Supported Housing Manager in Crawley to lead an Ofsted-regulated service for looked-after young people. The role oversees day-to-day management, safeguarding compliance and a multidisciplinary team, with a focus on trauma-informed and restorative approaches.

The post is a fixed-term contract of 6 months (37.5 hours/week, Mon-Fri, occasional late shift) with potential for permanent appointment and a salary up to £45,000 FTE.