CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY IS: MONDAY 13 APRIL 2026 AT 3.00PM INTERVIEW DATE FOR THIS VACANCY IS: THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2026 Summary of the role The Project Worker role is designed for someone who has a passion for working face to face with young people with complex needs who have experienced homelessness. You will work as part of a team to provide support to young people aged 16-21 years in a 24 hours staffed hostel. You will engage young people in their own support to develop skills that will enable them to resettle into the wider community and sustain settled accommodation. You will undertake multi-agency work to support young people to access other services in line with their needs and goals for the future. You will be based in a 24/7 support service working on a rota basis - this includes evening and weekends as required. The role will require some bank holiday working too. You will be the first point of contact for young people and also manage a case load where you will provide one-to-one support by tailoring the support to their individual needs. We aim to support young people to find employment, undertake training, cultivate positive social circles and develop the necessary skills to maintain accommodation and independence, ultimately avoiding a return to homelessness. We welcome applications from candidates who require sponsorship for this role. Key Accountabilities Project Worker Responsibilities Safeguarding Promote and safeguard the welfare of young people at all times Undertake strengths-based wellbeing and safety assessments, developing person- centred goals. Respond to safeguarding concerns, incidents, including attending strategy meetings Escalate concerns promptly in line with organisational safeguarding procedures. Maintain professional boundaries and model safe, respectful behaviour. Person-Centred and Trauma-Informed working practice Hold and manage a structured caseload Deliver outcome-focused keywork sessions Complete and Review wellbeing and safety assessments Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and autonomy Ensure young people’s wishes, feelings, and strengths are included in all support planning Multi-Agency Meeting Planning and Attendance Prepare and attend professional meetings relating to young people in service including completing reports. Advocate for the young person’s voice and best interests Record agreed actions and ensure follow-up implementation Environmental Safety and Residential Contribution Maintain a safe and clean environment, including undertaking cleaning tasks when rooms are void Support young people to maintain communal and personal spaces. Record regular health & safety checks in all accommodation. Supporting Young People’s Development and Independence Encourage education, employment, and training engagement Accompany young people to appointments where appropriate. Promote independence in managing appointments and responsibilities Support young people to complete independent living skills keywork packages Recording, Reporting, and Inspection Readiness Complete accurate case notes, incident reports, keywork records, wellbeing and safety assessments. Provide comprehensive and factual handover notes highlighting safeguarding, environmental, and welfare updates. Maintain records that are GDPR-compliant and inspection-ready Working as Part of a Team Team Working: Collaborate with team members including Managers, Attend staff team meetings and contribute to young people risk management, service improvement, and reflective practice discussions Share information and support colleagues while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries To work as part of a team to deliver a 24-hour provision that houses and supports vulnerable homeless young people Other Duties As a team, we are committed to supporting each other and to professionally represent Roundabout to external agencies, building good links and promote the service across Rotherham. To take responsibility to keep skills and knowledge up to date by attending relevant training to enhance skills and practice. Understanding of equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion Provide Out-of-Hours Community Support (Telephone-Based) support to young people living in the community in Sheffield outside standard working hours, Offering guidance, reassurance, and practical problem-solving advice. Professional Standards: Demonstrate strong safeguarding knowledge and competence Adhere and comply with organisational policies Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and environmental safety Communicate effectively with in the team and to professional partners / providers Uphold professional boundaries, integrity, and ethical practice Engage in reflective practice and contribute to service development Person Specification - Specific Knowledge, Experience & Skills Transferable skills and/or an understanding of complex young people facing homelessness/rough sleeping or a similar client group. Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative, supporting colleagues where necessary and build Positive working relationships with external providers Knowledge of the safeguarding process, in relation to working with vulnerable / complex young people. Experience of advocating on behalf of clients, challenging external services where necessary to meet the needs of young people. Experience of undertaking accurate and thorough risk assessments and addressing safety concerns through mitigating identified risks. Ability to motivate and enable young people to achieve their goals and aspirations working in a strength-based approach Promote a creative and flexible way of working to ensure the service is accessible for complex young people. Excellent IT skills, including a working knowledge of database recording systems and the ability to maintain appropriate records and monitoring systems, including tailored support plans Ability to work directly with young people in a residential setting and in the community working face to face to engage complex young people in supporting them to achieve there identified goals. Ability to work directly with complex young people in the community supporting their wellbeing and managing the H&S of dispersed properties in the community. Personal Attributes Demonstrating a positive approach and understanding of a range of lifestyle choices and address this in a strength-based approach Ability to be emotionally resilient, adapting in the face of challenging circumstances from vulnerable / complex young people. Act as a reflective practitioner to take responsibility for sharing skills and knowledge to improve the service and support for young people. Proficiency in both spoken and written communication with a wide range of audience Commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace Desire to fully commit and contribute to Roundabout’s vision, values and objectives