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Homeless Hostel Jobs UK
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Homeless Hostel Jobs is the UK's dedicated job board for the homelessness sector. Search hundreds of live vacancies from hostels, charities, housing associations and local authorities — from support worker roles to management positions.
Content last reviewed: 23 September 2026
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Career Guides
Resources to help you find and progress in the homelessness sector.
Working for a Homeless Charity: A Complete Guide
Types of roles, skills needed, salary ranges and how to apply.
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Careers in the Homeless Sector: What to Expect
Career paths, salary expectations and the organisations that hire.
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From Volunteer to Manager: Mapping Your Career Path
How to progress from entry-level to management in the UK homeless sector.
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Homeless Hostel Jobs by Location
Hostel and supported housing vacancies exist in every part of the UK. Browse the cities with the most live roles, or use the full job search to filter by any town or region.
Working in Homeless Hostels Across the UK
What a Homeless Hostel Job Involves
Homeless hostels provide emergency and temporary accommodation for people who have nowhere else to stay, alongside the practical and emotional support needed to move on into settled housing. Hostel staff help residents with benefit claims, health appointments, tenancy skills, employment and training, and recovery from substance misuse or mental ill-health. Roles range from daytime support and keyworking to overnight concierge and night support shifts that keep buildings safe and residents supported around the clock. Because hostels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, most services offer a mix of full-time, part-time, relief and bank contracts.
Who Employs Hostel Staff in the UK?
Hostels are run by national homelessness charities such as St Mungo's, Centrepoint, The Salvation Army, Crisis and Depaul UK; by housing associations including Riverside, Home Group, Look Ahead and Nacro; by YMCA affiliates and faith-based organisations; and by local authority housing teams. Services exist in every major city and most large towns across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with the highest concentration of vacancies in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds and Bristol. You can browse every organisation currently recruiting on our employers directory.
Career Progression in Hostel Work
Hostel work is one of the most accessible routes into a long-term career in housing and social care. A typical pathway runs from night concierge or relief support worker into a permanent support worker or keyworker post, then senior support worker, team leader, deputy manager and hostel or service manager. From there, many practitioners move into area management, commissioning, policy or specialist services. Employers increasingly fund qualifications such as the Chartered Institute of Housing Level 3 and 4, trauma-informed practice training and Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE) accreditation.
Related Searches
Looking for a broader or more specific search? Browse homeless charity jobs for roles within registered charities and voluntary organisations, or homeless sector jobs for the full range of statutory, housing association and outreach vacancies.
Homeless Hostel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications do I need to work in a homeless hostel?
Most frontline homeless hostel jobs do not require a degree. Employers look for experience supporting vulnerable adults, an understanding of safeguarding, and the ability to build trust with residents. A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, Housing or a related subject strengthens an application, and an Enhanced DBS check is required for almost every role. Many hostels provide induction training in safeguarding, mental health awareness, substance misuse and de-escalation once you start.
What is the average salary for homeless hostel jobs in the UK?
Based on vacancies listed on Homeless Hostel Jobs, support worker and project worker roles typically pay between £23,000 and £34,000 a year depending on location and experience, with London roles at the upper end. Night concierge and night support roles are usually paid hourly at around £13.50 to £15 per hour. Team leaders and hostel managers earn more, with service manager posts often advertised between £35,000 and £45,000.
What types of homeless hostel jobs are there?
Homeless hostels employ support workers, keyworkers, project workers, night concierge and night support staff, housing officers, resettlement workers, outreach workers, team leaders, deputy managers and hostel or service managers. Specialist roles include mental health and dual diagnosis workers, substance misuse practitioners, employment and training advisers, and young persons or womens-only service staff. Many hostels also recruit relief and bank workers for flexible shifts.
What is the 56-day rule in homelessness?
Under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, a person in England counts as threatened with homelessness if they are likely to become homeless within 56 days. Local councils then owe a 56-day prevention duty to help them keep their home, and if that fails, a 56-day relief duty to help them secure new accommodation. Hostel staff regularly work alongside council housing options teams during these periods. Read our full explainer of the 56-day rule.
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