• Keyworker Job Vacancy

Annual Salary:                   £25,585 – £26,480 (dependent on experience)
Hours:                                  37 hours per week (part-time/job share considered)
Holidays:                             25 days per annum (rising to 30), plus 8 bank holidays
Term:                                   Permanent
Location:                             Zest
Closing Date:                     9am, Monday, 5th May 2025

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Keyworker to join our Zest for Work team. You’ll deliver high-quality, impartial Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) to help individuals secure and sustain employment, access training, and connect with support services that enhance their overall wellbeing.

At Zest, customers are at the heart of everything we do. You will be working one-to-one and occasionally in group settings, such as facilitating a work club.

As part of this role, you’ll be working within a small, inclusive, and dynamic team, supported by dedicated volunteers, Zest’s wider wraparound services, and our leadership and management team. This well-established service has been running for over 20 years and is highly respected by customers, the local community, employers, and partner organisations across the city.

In addition to working at our vibrant Zest Centre, you’ll also be regularly out and about, meeting new customers at various outreach venues and events.

Job Description

Please click the link to view the full job description and further details about the role.

Person Specification

To help guide your application, the relevant questions have been included within the application form to address the points outlined in the person specification.

If you’d like to prepare in advance you can download a copy of the questions here.  These will inform you of the skills and experience required for this role.

Guidance Notes

Before you begin, please refer to Zest’s Job Application, Interview and Onboarding Guidance to support you through the process.

How to apply for this role

Ready to apply? Download and complete our Keyworker Job Application Form, You can type directly into the form and save your progress.

To submit your application, our preference is that you email your application to hr@zestcommunity.co.uk by 9am on Monday, 5th May 2025.

Alternatively, you may post or hand-deliver a copy to:
Zest, 18 Upperthorpe, Sheffield, S6 3NA.

Please note: only applications received by the closing date and time will be considered.

Make sure all sections of the form are completed accurately.  If you require the form in an alternative format, please contact our HR team.

Important: Please note, CV’s will not be accepted for this application.

Interviews

For shortlisted candidates are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 14th May 2025.

Informal Enquiries

If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact Sean Markham on 0114 270 2041.

Why Join Us?

At Zest, we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and our mission is for our workforce to reflect the communities we serve across the city.  We strive to create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome and encourage applications from under-represented groups, including Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled, LGBTQ+ individuals, and members of the Armed Forces community. Join us and be part of a team making a real impact in the community!

Disability Confident Employer & Guaranteed Interviews

Zest is a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions are not disadvantaged through our recruitment process. 

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. You must tick the relevant box on page 3 of our application form to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment

We are an inclusive employer, committed to recruitment practices that are fair, accessible, and welcoming. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Our inclusive approach includes: 

    • Speakers of other languages – Skills in languages such as Arabic and Somali are especially valuable in serving our local community. 
    • Disabled applicants – We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We are working towards Level 2 Disability Confident status. 
    • Neurodivergent applicants – We recognise traditional interview methods may not reflect everyone’s strengths. We guarantee interviews to neurodivergent applicants meeting the essential criteria.
    • Deaf and hard of hearing applicants – We offer communication support and adjustments during the recruitment process. 
    • LGBTQ+ gender-diverse applicants – We foster an inclusive environment and support individuals of all gender identities. 
    • Armed Forces community – We support the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantee interviews to eligible applicants who meet the criteria. 

This above list is not exhaustive — we welcome all forms of diversity and are happy to make adjustments to support you throughout the application process. 

Benefits of Working for Zest

  • Company pension scheme 
  • Real Living Wage Foundation employer 
  • Disability Confident Employer
  • Paid sick leave (subject to terms and conditions) 
  • Flexible working
  • Westfield Health scheme (paid for by the company, pro rata)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee recognition and rewards
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Accessible and approachable leadership team
  • Supported workplace: mental wellbeing-trained staff, buddies, and programmes
  • Peer support
  • Opportunities to progress within the company
  • Ongoing learning for personal and professional development