Key Worker - Homelessness & MH

Ashberry Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to counselling and wellbeing

Comprehensive training and career dev.

Job summary

Ashberry Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Key Worker to join a specialist accommodation service in Sheffield. You will help vulnerable individuals develop independence and life skills, while delivering compassionate support and safeguarding.

You will work as part of a supportive team and contribute to personal goal attainment. The role offers full-time hours on a rota basis, with shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, approachable and committed to supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage risk and safeguard individuals.
• Proficiency with digital systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to develop independent living skills.
• Support individuals to achieve personal goals and build confidence.
• Organise activities to promote engagement, independence and wellbeing.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Build positive relationships, promoting dignity and independence.
• Identify support needs and manage risks appropriately.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Risk management

Digital systems

Organisational skills

Tools

Digital systems

Job description

About the Role

Ashberry Recruitment is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and compassionate Key Worker to join a welcoming and supportive team within a specialist supported accommodation service in Sheffield. The service is committed to helping vulnerable individuals develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to achieve their personal goals and aspirations. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing practical and emotional support to individuals to develop independent living skills.
• Supporting customers to achieve personal goals, build confidence and improve social skills.
• Organising and facilitating activities that promote engagement, independence and wellbeing.
• Supporting with medication administration.
• Building positive and professional relationships with individuals, promoting dignity, choice and independence.
• Identifying individual support needs and managing potential risks appropriately.

Full training and ongoing development will be provided.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be compassionate, approachable and genuinely committed to supporting vulnerable individuals. You will ideally have:

• Previous experience supporting vulnerable individuals within a health, social care, homelessness or supported housing setting.
• An understanding of individual support needs and the ability to manage risk effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organisational and observational skills.
• Confidence using digital systems and a range of software.
• A positive, encouraging approach and the ability to motivate individuals to achieve their goals.

Salary & Benefits

• £25,997 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours).
• 37 hours per week on a rota basis.
• Variable shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays..
• Flexible working opportunities, including condensed hours, part-time arrangements and job sharing.
• Access to counselling and wellbeing support.
• Comprehensive training and career development opportunities.