Post Ref: CC872
Calderdale is committed to supporting various resettlement schemes for families relocating to Calderdale. Providing intense support and welcoming households to settle and integrate into the community.
To continue this work, we are looking to recruit a housing support worker who can support families to integrate, settle and thrive within communities of Calderdale. This will include supporting families living with hosts, orientation within Calderdale and connection to the local area and developing a support plan for the individuals. Partnership working with agencies that support the work we are required to carry out. Ensuring support provided to families is of a high standard and support plans, are completed with families and the records are comprehensive, accurate and up to date.
If you have recent experience of successfully supporting families, including ethnic minorities, have knowledge of services and referral pathways for families, children and vulnerable adults we would welcome your application. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills and be familiar with supporting families. Proven relevant experience is desirable.
Ability to speak Ukrainian/Russian is essential.
Employees of the Council enjoy a comprehensive reward and benefits package, which includes generous terms and conditions of employment and access to a wide range of retail discounts and lifestyle savings to name a few.
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 an enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: Thursday 2nd July 2026
Interview Date: 13th/14th July 2026
This 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.
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