Assistant Manager - and Homelessness; Sanctuary Emergency Accommodation

Assistant Manager - Housing and Homelessness (Sanctuary Emergency Accommodation)

New Hope, Watford, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £30,660 p.a.

Full-time: 40 hours per week with a 30‑minute paid lunch break. Staff will also be rostered for bank holidays.

Closing date: 12pm; 23rd of January 2026. Interview dates: TBC.

Benefits:
Employees are eligible for Medicash (a non-contractual benefit), 33 days paid holiday, and a long‑service award after five years.

Our Emergency Accommodation offers short‑term accommodation (22 bedrooms), with support, meals and laundry facilities. Staff work with other services to provide a tailored package for each person, helping them towards longer‑term accommodation.

• Support the Emergency Accommodation Manager.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the service.
• Support staff with service users and delegate responsibilities.
• Work with other services to provide a tailored package for each person.

• A desire to help people experiencing homelessness.
• Knowledge and understanding of homelessness, through experience, volunteering or lived experience.
• Self‑aware, compassionate, non‑judgemental, with strong emotional intelligence.
• Excellent communication, prioritisation, and administration skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and encourage staff.
• Confidence to respond flexibly, professionally to any challenges.

To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter now. Interested candidates are advised to apply early as applications will be reviewed throughout the recruitment period. We reserve the right to close the advert early.

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