Key Worker

Posted 26 February 2026
Salary £14.00 - £15.00 per hour + PAYE + Training + Flexible working
LocationBerkshire
Job type Contract
Discipline Housing, Homelessness & Hostel Services
ReferenceBBBH433870_1772120662

Job description

Job Title: Outreach Worker - Young People's Independence


Location: Slough/Windsor
Reports to: Service Manager
Contract Type: Part-Time (10/15/20 hours per week dependent on availability)
Standard Hours: Flexible working pattern, to be agreed between Young Person and Key Worker primarily operating between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday (this may vary dependent on the young persons schedule)

Job Purpose


To provide high-quality outreach support to young people aged 16-25, empowering them to develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to live independently. The Outreach Worker will deliver person-centred support in the community, helping young people overcome barriers related to housing, education, employment, health, and wellbeing. This role will offer flexibility, and in return, requires full commitment, in order to achieve positive outcomes for the young people we support.

This role is a case manager position, and as such, is ideal for candidates who are seeking flexible work, but are able to work alone. The outreach work will be planned, and agreed between the successful candidate, and the young people. This role could be ideal for students, parents, and even candidates who are on 20 hour per week visas. The role offers a certain level of autonomy, and flexibility, as the hours are planned by you and the young person. The hours of support can span from monday to sunday dependent on the young persons availability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver tailored, one-to-one outreach support to young people in their homes and community settings.
  • Support young people to develop independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, tenancy management, and maintaining a safe home environment.
  • Assist young people to access education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities.
  • Provide guidance on housing options, benefits, and accessing relevant services.
  • Identify any areas of support, and signpost relevant multi agencies, under guidance of the service manager
  • Develop and implement person-centred support plans with clear goals and regular reviews.
  • Promote positive mental health and emotional wellbeing.
  • Advocate on behalf of young people with external agencies and professionals.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with organisational policies.
  • Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people, following all safeguarding procedures.
  • Participate in team meetings, supervision sessions, and ongoing professional development.

Person Specification

Essential:

  • Experience working with young people, particularly those facing vulnerability or disadvantage.
  • Knowledge of issues affecting young people (e.g., homelessness, care experience, mental health, substance misuse, unemployment).
  • Ability to build trusting, professional relationships.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
  • Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
  • Ability to commute across SL1, SL2, SL3, SL4 and SL6 postcode areas, in order to facilitate sessions

Desirable:

  • Experience in outreach or community-based support.
  • Knowledge of local services and process of referrals to multi-agency provisions

If this role seems like something you want to know more about, please hit the apply button now and upload your CV!