Housing Support Worker
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Halifax, UK
Published today
Social care
Full Time
Post Ref: CC830
Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
Calderdale Inclusion Support Service provides Mental Health Support in collaboration with South West Yorkshire NHS Trust. Within this service we are recruiting to the role of Housing Support Worker to assist Calderdale adults with mental health needs access and maintain suitable housing. Our objective is to offer timely advice and support to enable individuals to acquire, set up and retain secure tenancies. Our referrals come from the mental health services namely the Community Mental Health Teams, rehabilitation units and acute wards, as well as Calderdale Council Social Care Teams. We work closely with agencies to maximise choice and promote independence.
You will assess and identify housing needs, and develop and implement housing support plans, in consultation with the individual and keeping them at the centre of the process. You will need to plan for and arrange meetings and ensure case records are accurate and up to date. In addition, you will need to be able to use IT packages and systems independently. Moving home can be a stressful life event and you will need to understand different coping mechanisms, offer support and liaise with the wider support team, to promote the individuals' mental well-being.
You will be work in a hybrid model working from Council, and NHS offices as well as being able to work from home. You will undertake visits to see clients at local hospitals, residential schemes, clinics and clients' homes. As such you will need to be able to work independently to meet the needs of the service.
You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.
If you have experience of working with adults with mental health needs and multi-agency working, and a knowledge of housing we would welcome your application. The successful applicant will have a strong person-centred value base, empathy and effective interpersonal skills. You will be able to work on your own initiative, problem-solve and be able to work effectively as part of a team. A qualification of Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent, or demonstrable experience is required.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
If you would like any more information please contact Stef Salter Manager on 07769962100
or stephanie.salter@calderdale.gov.uk
Closing Date: Sunday, 5th July 2026
Interview Dates: Wednesday, 15th July 2026This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished - see guidance.
Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
Calderdale Inclusion Support Service provides Mental Health Support in collaboration with South West Yorkshire NHS Trust. Within this service we are recruiting to the role of Housing Support Worker to assist Calderdale adults with mental health needs access and maintain suitable housing. Our objective is to offer timely advice and support to enable individuals to acquire, set up and retain secure tenancies. Our referrals come from the mental health services namely the Community Mental Health Teams, rehabilitation units and acute wards, as well as Calderdale Council Social Care Teams. We work closely with agencies to maximise choice and promote independence.
You will assess and identify housing needs, and develop and implement housing support plans, in consultation with the individual and keeping them at the centre of the process. You will need to plan for and arrange meetings and ensure case records are accurate and up to date. In addition, you will need to be able to use IT packages and systems independently. Moving home can be a stressful life event and you will need to understand different coping mechanisms, offer support and liaise with the wider support team, to promote the individuals' mental well-being.
You will be work in a hybrid model working from Council, and NHS offices as well as being able to work from home. You will undertake visits to see clients at local hospitals, residential schemes, clinics and clients' homes. As such you will need to be able to work independently to meet the needs of the service.
You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.
If you have experience of working with adults with mental health needs and multi-agency working, and a knowledge of housing we would welcome your application. The successful applicant will have a strong person-centred value base, empathy and effective interpersonal skills. You will be able to work on your own initiative, problem-solve and be able to work effectively as part of a team. A qualification of Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent, or demonstrable experience is required.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
If you would like any more information please contact Stef Salter Manager on 07769962100
or stephanie.salter@calderdale.gov.uk
Closing Date: Sunday, 5th July 2026
Interview Dates: Wednesday, 15th July 2026This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished - see guidance.