Us Active Keyworker


Company:	US Active
Salary:	Rolled up holiday pay will be paid
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Sunderland
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

Full Job Description available at; www.usactive.org.uk/careers

Us Active keyworkers support young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties and / or are neurodivergent to engage in their personalised sport and exercise programme: meeting and successfully supporting them during activities, monitoring progress and providing progression support. Keyworkers may: support Us Active groupwork sessions, facilitate a young person working with an Us trainer, or accompany a young person to attend a sport / fitness activity in their local community across Tyne and Wear.

Due to current referrals, we require keyworkers who can work in Sunderland and South Tyneside (further hours may also be available in other areas of Tyne and Wear, North Durham and Northumberland)

The keyworker will build a face to face, professional working relationship with the young person and will liaise closely with the Referrals and Activities Co-ordinator, referring agencies and parents/carers as appropriate.

Prior to commencing employment with Us, the successful candidate must hold an Enhanced DBS clearance and provide satisfactory references.

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