Key Worker - Homelessness & MH - #2191166

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.

About the Role

As a Key Worker, you will play an important role in supporting individuals with their day-to-day needs, encouraging independence and helping them work towards their personal goals.

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.