Safe Accommodation Team – Various Roles

This Safe Accommodation Team is a fast-paced front-line service. The roles support homeless clients who have fled Domestic Abuse and are referred by the Housing Options Team. We then support them while they are residing in the local authority’s temporary accommodation. We have the following roles available : Female Housing Support Worker - (Refuge) –CC547 Female Housing Support Worker (Domestic Abuse) –CC548 Floating Support Officer (Tenancy Sustainment) – CC549 Young Persons Housing Support Worker – CC550 Housing Support Worker – CC551 The roles include supporting those who have experienced significant trauma throughout their lives and support them in their recovery to move forward from Temporary Accommodation to their own sustainable Housing Option. They will provide intensive, practical and emotional support to those with are experiencing a number of support needs, some who may have alcohol, drug and mental health needs. The roles focus on assessing and identifying needs, co-producing support plans with service users, and taking a lead role where necessary to link in with all relevant services and agencies. The role also requires a more flexible approach to help break down the barriers these clients face when accessing the support they need. You will be able to demonstrate that you have a good understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding, risk assessment, and confidentiality. For further details specific to different opportunities please refer to the individual role profiles. Please note : Calderdale Council is an equal opportunities employer and service provider. Due to the nature of the roles CC547 and CC548 , it is a requirement that the post holder is female and is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1. The successful candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Social Care, Health, Housing, or other Level 3 qualification together with proven relevant experience. In addition, you will need to have experience of working directly with adults who have experienced multiple disadvantage and or experience of working with people with drug or alcohol or mental health needs. Also a knowledge of domestic abuse and the impacts on adults. To discuss the posts, please email 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 7th September 2025 Interview Date/s: Thursday 25th or Friday 26th September 2025 We may utilise digital interview methods. As part of our Vision ( 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