Post Ref: CC859
SHARE (Supported Housing and Recovery Emergency)
Transforming lives by promoting independence, enabling choice and maximising recovery
SHARE is located near Halifax town centre; it is a social care provision that provides services for people from the age of 18 with no upper age limit who experience mental distress.
Do you enjoy making a difference in people’s lives helping them build confidence and supporting them on their journey of recovery. A good understanding of mental health problems is beneficial however a willingness to learn with a commitment to undertake training for the role.
We are looking for someone who has good communication skills, empathic, pragmatic with an ability to record information accurately and can remain calm when dealing with difficult situations.
In this role you will support individuals to achieve their goals, so they lead more independent lives in the community, safely and to the best of their abilities.
Service operates 24/7 working as part of a rota: shift patterns are early 8-15.30, mid shift 10.30-18.00 and late shift 14.30-22.00/22.30 if sleeping in so flexibility is key.
Applications are invited from people with experience of mental health and social care settings, who can demonstrate their ability to work as a team member without direct supervision.
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.
Closing Date: Sunday, 2nd August 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday, 12th August 2026
For further information please ring 01422 255456 and ask Helena Reid/Debbie Nicholson
Company benefits
West Yorkshire Pension Scheme
Generous holiday allowance increasing with service
8 days statutory bank holidays
Free parking
Discounted Gym Members
Cycle to work scheme
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.
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.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub | Calderdale Council
