Salary
Salary - £27,417 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Region
Rotherham
Job category/type
Community
Date posted
25/09/2025
Job reference
REQ21245
THIS IS A NON RMBC VACANCY
Rush House, Lindum Terrace, Doncaster Road, Rotherham, S65 1NJ
Tel no:
Based at: Rotherham
Hours: 37 hours per week
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our expanding team in a newly created post, as we strive to meet the needs of Young Homeless People
Rush House is an established and respected organisation that develops its services in response to the needs of the most vulnerable people in Rotherham and surrounding areas. We are looking to appoint to several different positions including a Keyworker.
Rush House is a non-profit charity, supporting young people ages 16-25 with accommodation and wraparound support to give them the best opportunity to succeed, offering person centred support tailored to each individuals need. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Key Worker to join our team providing onsite support to vulnerable young people. You must have a positive and enthusiastic approach and willingness to engage with Young People particularly at weekends and evenings.
We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of the issues faced by homeless people and those with complex needs and can demonstrate the skills needed to motivate and engage with this vulnerable client group.
The successful candidates will have verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to equal opportunities.
Applicants should be aware that duties might involve some lone working supported by relevant policies and procedures. As a 24-7 service the role will involve some public holidays to support vulnerable young people who have experienced homelessness.
For more information about the vacancy please contact Steve Harris or Jamie Prescott on To request an application pack please email
Closing date for this post is 12 noon 10th October 2025
Interviews will take place on 17th October 2025
Closing dates are not normally extended however in exceptional circumstances late applications and additional interview dates will be considered.
Rush House will challenge discrimination in all areas of its work and we are committed to safeguarding all persons using our services.
We welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantage a disabled person may face.