Trainee Project Worker Ref: TPW-12.25

Barnsleycvs; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Sheffield is seeking an enthusiastic trainee to work with homeless young people. In this role, you will provide 24-hour support as part of a team while developing essential skills for a future keyworker position. Responsibilities include managing a small caseload, supporting young people's progression, and delivering practical life-skills sessions. Strong communication and resilience are key qualities necessary for success in this role. Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement with accreditation.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individual passionate about learning and supporting homeless young people.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a 24-hour support role.
• Skills in guiding young people through support processes and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour support on a rota basis for young people aged 16-21.
• Support a reduced caseload of 2 young people through training and development.
• Deliver life-skills sessions in areas such as budgeting, self-care, and accessing services.

Skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Data recording skills

Job description

Monday 12 January 2026 at 3.00pm. Interviews to be held on Wednesday 11 February 2026

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-hoursupport 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.

Roundabout Ltd, TheCircle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield. S1 4FW

£29,869 per annum, increasing to £30,811 upon successful completion of ISVA accreditation

£29,869 per annum, increasing to £30,811 upon successful completion of ISVA accreditation

£29,869 per annum, increasing to £30,811 upon successful completion of ISVA accreditation