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 extremely complex needs who often can’t access mainstream housing and homeless services. You will work as part of a team to provide support to young people aged 16-25 years in range of accommodation base services. You will be the first point of contact with services and support young people on a one-to-one basis, tailoring the support to their individual needs. By being a continued single point of contact you will support them in their recovery 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. 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. 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 in residential projects and dispersed accommodation. • 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 and Lone Working 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 Lone Working • Follow lone working procedures, maintaining safety and vigilance for young people and staff • Seek support from on-call managers when needed • Make professional, proportionate decisions and maintain accurate records of actions taken 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