Residential Project Worker (Maternity Cover)

Roundabout Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Sheffield is seeking a Residential Project Worker to support homeless young people aged 16-25. The role includes providing 24-hour support and managing a caseload to help young people build relationships and develop independent living skills. Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with vulnerable individuals and assist in planning life skills programs. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with vulnerable and complex young people in the homeless sector.
• Ability to manage a caseload and conduct support planning and assessment.
• Skills in building relationships and identifying goals for young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour support on a rota basis within an accommodation-based service.
• Support and manage a caseload of 5 young people.
• Engage young people in skill development for independent living.

Job description

Residential Project Worker (Maternity Cover)

Sheffield | Full Time

Ref: RPW-MAT-11.25

Posted: 7 days ago

Are you passionate about making a tangible impact locally and changing the lives of vulnerable young people? Roundabout is looking for a Residential Project Worker to support homeless young people aged 16-25 in Sheffield.

About the role

The project work role is designed for someone who has the passion for working with vulnerable and complex young people in the homeless sector.

The post requires you to work as part of a team to provide 24-hour support on a rota basis within an accommodation-based service which houses young people aged 16-21 years.

The project worker will support and manage a caseload of 5 young people through support planning and assessment to build relationships, identify goals and aspirations.

These goals will form the framework for one-to-one key work sessions, and will contribute to the planning of a programme of life skills sessions which will be deliver by the team to young people in service.

The aim of the service is to engage young people in their own support to develop independent living skills for a sustainable future.

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 Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 3.00pm. Interviews will be held Wednesday 7 January 2026.Roundabout 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.