Trainee Homeless Prevention Worker

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

Summary of role

This is a new role for people with lived experience of homelessness to gain experience working in the homelessness sector, with a view to gaining future employment with Roundabout. We aim to support the trainee to develop skills in working with young people, communication, team work and data recording.

The Trainee Homeless Prevention Worker role is part of Roundabout’s Homeless Prevention Service which consists of a number of different services working towards preventing young people aged 16-25 from becoming homeless in Sheffield.

As Trainee Homeless Prevention Worker, you will gain experience working in different areas of the Homeless Prevention Service. Through training and development, you will provide housing advice and support to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. You will also hold a small caseload of young people living in supported accommodation flats, working in a strength-based way to support them to work towards their goals and grow in independence.

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 8 June 2025. Interviews will be held 16 June 2025.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.