Key Worker (2 Roles available)

1 x 12-month Fixed Term/Maternity Cover/29.6 hours/Hybrid Working

1 x 6-month Fixed Term/37.0 hours

We are two seeking enthusiastic and innovative Keyworkers to join our dedicated team in our older persons support service in Sheffield. Could you inspire someone with multiple support needs to achieve their aspirations, goals and help remain independent at home?

The role can be challenging but highly rewarding. The team works closely together, and the service is busy where each day is different and varied.

We have a legacy that spans over 50 years of providing great quality housing and a broad range of services to communities in the Sheffield City Region. Our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential, and believe that the need for the innovative services we provide alongside our homes is as strong as ever. We are proud of the great work that happens across SYHA, and of our people’s talent, commitment and values.

For our perfect candidate we are offering a flexible role, working in a caring and friendly team, with a great package of benefits.

More about the role:

You will be able to demonstrate a real focus on working with customers on their journey to independence using a strength-based trauma informed approach. 

You will have some knowledge of older people and understand the importance of people being encouraged to identify their own strengths. You will work with people to positively and proactively live independently at home.

Who you are:

You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs and risks our customers experience and a commitment to helping customers develop and identify their goals.

You have enthusiasm about helping others, be approachable and encouraging with customers to achieve their goals.

Possess a positive "Can Do" solution focused attitude to fit in with a team and help our customers identify their strengths and build on them.

Our benefits:

• £22,389-£25,753 - pro rata
• Generous holiday entitlement – 27 days annual leave, statutory bank holidays plus an additional 4 SYHA days, pro rata.
• Pension contribution
• Excellent flexible working options including hybrid working, Flexi Time, Condensed Hours, Part Time, and Job Share.
• Excellent benefits including:
  • SYHA Rewards - employee discount scheme, which offers cash back and shopping discounts. Plus, advice and resources on healthy eating, financial wellbeing, exercise and mastering your mental health
  • Westfield Health (employer paid)
  • Counselling
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a wide range of programmes to train and develop you.

Who we are:

At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential.

Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So, we work with people in different ways – from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent.

Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Please note that we may remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. Please apply at your earliest convenience.

Closing Date: Sunday 14th July at midnight

Interview Date: Friday 19th July at Head Office, Rockingham Street, Sheffield