Background
At Youth Concern, we create spaces where 13-25 year olds in Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire can feel safe, be real and be themselves. An independent charity, we aim to support young people through our Drop-in Centre, counselling and supported housing. We create safe spaces where young people can thrive.
Role overview
Overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of a supported housing project for nine young people aged 18 to 25.
Application closing date: 4 January 2026
Key responsibilities
- To give young people a safe place to live and provide a programme of related support
- To manage all aspects of the project to ensure compliance with all regulatory obligations
- To meet key performance indicators and objectives
- To manage, develop and maintain good relationships with external agencies and the local community
- To ensure the project meets its financial targets
- To ensure all health and safety requirements are met
- To ensure all reporting and monitoring requirements are completed within timescale
- To be an active and engaged member of the Senior Management Team; attending monthly meetings
- Be part of the on-call rota
About you
You’re a proactive, flexible manager with outstanding time-management and organisational skills. You feel confident making difficult decisions and handle challenging situations with calmness and clarity. You’re comfortable with hands-on tasks, including manual work and climbing stairs, and you’re committed to championing equality, diversity, and inclusion. You understand that supporting young people sometimes means working unsocial hours—and you’re motivated by the impact you can make in young people’s lives.
This role requires a variety of skills and experience. We recognise it is unlikely that you will have experience in all these areas, but if you think this sounds like you, please apply!
Experience working with young people
What We Offer
- Pension scheme (employees are auto enrolled in our pension scheme. The employee can contribute 5% of their pensionable earnings and Youth Concern contributes 3%.)
- Friendly, supportive team culture
- 24/7 Employment Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Extra day’s holiday on your birthday
Equal Opportunities
All employees have a legal and moral responsibility to ensure that Youth Concern’s workplace is free from discrimination, harassment and bullying.
Enhanced DBS check required for role
First interview date: 12th January (in person, Aylesbury)
Second interview date: 19th January (in person, Aylesbury)
