Assistant Residential Service Workers

Generous holiday allowance plus 8 days statutory bank holidays
SHARE (Supported housing and respite emergency)
Transforming lives by promoting independence, enabling choice and maximising recovery
SHARE is an established Calderdale Council supportive housing scheme providing services to people who have mental health needs. The scheme is based near Halifax town centre. It provides short term supported accommodation, short stays, crisis beds and out of hour’s telephone support line.
SHARE provides the opportunity for residents to address a variety of social issues ranging from housing/tenancy management , budgeting to activities of daily living. We also provide service users the possibility to have short stays away from the home environment enabling carers to have periods of independence in their lives.
The aim of the service is to support residents on the recovery pathway, so they lead more independent lives in the community, safely and to the best of their abilities.
The postholder will have a genuine interest in people, have good interpersonal skills, the ability to motivate and support individuals. A good understanding of mental health problems is beneficial however a willingness to learn with a commitment to undertake training for the role.
As a 24hr service, hours of work will be flexible to meet the needs of the service. This will include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins when required.
The role involves assisting people, rather than giving direct personal care, but may involve a range of domestic duties. You may also be exposed to difficult situations such as emotional distress and self-injury. Control measures exist to minimise the risk and impact of this.
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- 05/02/2024
Interview Date – 15/02/2024
For further information please contact Michael Schofield/Helena Reid on 01422 255456
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 for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.

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