Key Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Bank holidays & SYHA days

5% pension contribution

Flexible working options

SYHA Rewards

Westfield Health & counselling

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive training & development

Job summary

South Yorkshire Housing Association is seeking a committed Key Worker for the Lister Project, a CQC-registered recovery residential mental health service in England. The role involves helping adults build daily living skills, take part in activities, and grow confidence to live more independently.

The post operates on a 37-hour rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Experience with vulnerable people and strong communication are essential; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Understanding of individual support needs and how to manage risk positively during recovery
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to use a wide range of digital software
• Strong organisational and observational skills

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily living skills
• Provide activities that help people reach their goals, build confidence and enhance social skills
• Support people with personal care, including administering medication
• Support people to gain the individual skills needed to live more independent lives
• Encourage and approach people warmly to help them achieve their goals and aspirations

Skills

Understanding of individual support

Excellent verbal and written comms

Good problem-solving

Digital software know-how

Organisational and observational

Job description

Key Worker post at the Lister Project, a CQC-registered recovery residential mental health service run by South Yorkshire Housing Association for 25 adults across five houses. The work centres on helping people build daily living skills, take part in activities that work towards their goals, and grow their confidence and social skills, with some support for personal care and medication. The role runs on a rota of 37 hours a week, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support people with daily living skills
• Provide activities that help people reach their goals, build confidence and enhance social skills
• Support people with personal care, including administering medication
• Support people to gain the individual skills needed to live more independent lives
• Encourage and approach people warmly to help them achieve their goals and aspirations

Experience

• Previous experience of supporting vulnerable people

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of individual support needs and how to manage risk positively during recovery
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to use a wide range of digital software
• Strong organisational and observational skills

Other

• Commitment to customer service and to helping people reach their goals and potential

What’s offered

• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 4 additional SYHA days, pro rata
• 5% pension contribution
• Flexible working options including flexi time, condensed hours, part time and job share
• SYHA Rewards employee discount scheme with cash back, shopping discounts and wellbeing advice
• Westfield Health (employer paid) and counselling
• Discounted gym membershipCycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training for new staff and access to development programmes