Homeless Prevention Worker - HPW-0226

Roundabout

Sheffield

Salary:

Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract:

Fixed term 10 months (maternity cover)

Deadline:

Monday 16th March 2026 3.00pm

Job description:

The role will involve a combination of providing housing advice and support to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness through our housing advice service and supporting young people living in supported accommodation flats to grow in their independent living skills leading them to obtaining their own accommodation.

Key accountabilities.

Provide housing advice and support to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to prevent or relieve their homelessness.

Interview and assess young people to determine their housing need and advocate on behalf of young people to ensure they are receiving the correct support.

Provide keywork support to a caseload of young people who live in self-contained supported accommodation flats.

Accurately record and monitor all data relevant to the role and ensure that all records are accurate and up to date for monitoring and funding reports.

To work with other agencies across the city and build strong working relationships in order to provide the best housing options and support to young people.

To offer flexible and creative ways of working to actively engage young people and ensure they fully participate in support offered.

Work as part of a team, covering for colleagues when required by the service manager.

How to apply:

If you would like any more information about this role, please contact the Service Manager: Matt Hunt, matthew.hunt@roundaboutltd.org

Please download and complete an application form, ensuring that all areas of the Role Specification are addressed in your application.

Website for application forms: https://www.roundabouthomeless.org/vacancy/homeless-prevention-worker-10-months-maternity-cover/

Please return your fully completed application form before the closing date to: recruitment@roundaboutltd.org

Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

Contact details:

Roundabout Ltd


The Circle,

33 Rockingham Lane,

Sheffield.

S1 4FW.

Telephone: 0114 253 67899

Website: https://www.roundabouthomeless.org/

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