Trainee Project Worker – Fixed Term (18 months)

Roundabout Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization supporting vulnerable youth in Sheffield is seeking a Trainee Project Worker for a 18-month fixed term role. The position involves helping homeless young people aged 16-21 and developing skills necessary for future keyworker roles. Key responsibilities include 24-hour support, guiding young people through support plans, and delivering life-skills sessions. This is a role for an enthusiastic individual eager to learn and contribute to their community. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the community's diversity.

Qualifications

• Passion for learning and working with homeless young people.
• Ability to manage a small caseload effectively.
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a supportive role.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour support within an accommodation service.
• Guide young people through their support plans and assessments.
• Deliver life-skills sessions on various essential topics.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Resilience

Data recording skills

Understanding relationships with young people

Job description

Trainee Project Worker – Fixed Term (18 months)

Sheffield | Full Time

Ref: TPW-12.25

Posted: 6 days ago

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

Summary of role

Roundabout are looking for an enthusiastic person who has a passion for learning and developing their skills working with homeless young people, with a view to gaining future employment as a keyworker within Roundabout. We aim to support the trainee to develop strong communication skills, resilience, excellent data recording skills and become an integral part of the team at the hostel.

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.

As the trainee, you will initially be working as part of a larger team and through training and development you will support and manage a reduced caseload of 2 young people.

You will develop skills around understanding relationships with young people, help guide them through their support plan process and complete assessments to identify goals through working in a strength-based approach. You will help deliver life-skills sessions in areas such as: managing a tenancy, self-care, budgeting, money management, managing health issues, claiming benefits, accessing external services, training, education and employment opportunities and learning to live successfully within communities. The hostel team also hold activity sessions for young people at the service and out in the wider community.

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 Monday 12 January 2026. Interviews will be held Wednesday 11 February 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.