Homeless Prevention Worker (10 months Maternity cover)

Roundabout Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization supporting homeless youth seeks a Homeless Prevention Worker for a 10-month maternity cover in Sheffield. The role focuses on assisting homeless individuals aged 16-25, providing essential housing advice and developing independent living skills. The ideal candidate should share a passion for making a positive impact and supporting vulnerable young people. This full-time position is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in the community.

Qualifications

• Passion for making a tangible impact locally.
• Ability to provide housing advice and support.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people aged 16-25.

Responsibilities

• Support homeless young people aged 16-25.
• Provide housing advice through housing advice service.
• Assist young people in developing independent living skills.

Job description

Homeless Prevention Worker (10 months Maternity cover)

Sheffield | Full Time

Ref: HPW-0226

Posted: 2 days ago

Overview

Are you passionate about making a tangible impact locally and changing the lives of vulnerable young people? Roundabout is looking for a Homeless Prevention Worker( 10 months maternity cover) to support homeless young people aged 16-25 in Sheffield.

About the role

The Homeless Prevention Worker role is part of Roundabout’s Homeless Prevention Service which consists of a number of different services working towards preventing young people aged 16-25 from becoming homeless in Sheffield.

The role will involve a combination of providing housing advice and support to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness through our housing advice service and supporting young people living in supported accommodation flats to grow in their independent living skills leading them to obtaining their own accommodation.

Please download and complete an application form, ensuring that all areas of the Role Specification are addressed in your application.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications will be Monday16th March 2026 . Interviews will be held Tuesday 7th April 2026Roundabout Ltd is committed to actively valuing diversity and encouraging equal opportunities for all and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly those currently underrepresented.

Roundabout is a Company Limited by Guarantee No: 3313253 and a Registered Charity No 1061313.