Please note: At risk or redeployee applicants may be given priority. Do you want to work in a supportive, friendly team making a difference to the lives of adults with mental health needs? The Union Housing Scheme supports adults with severe and enduring mental health needs, providing a stable, supportive environment where people can grow in confidence, develop independence and feel part of their community. You will: • Work with people to assess needs and plan with them to achieve positive outcomes • Encourage independence and daily living skills • Monitor wellbeing and risks, escalating concerns appropriately • Support as needed with budgeting, medication and routine household tasks • Keep accurate records and work effectively as part of a small team The role focuses on support rather than personal care. We welcome applicants with experience in mental health, social care or supportive roles. You will need: • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Experience assessing needs or supporting people in distress • Level 3 Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it) • A full UK driving licence and vehicle access This is a 24 hour service, and you will work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep ins, across a variety of premises in the Halifax area. For an informal discussion on the role, please contact Simon Oakley, Scheme Manager on 07818 016617. 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 (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. Closing Date: Sunday, 19th April 2026 Interview Date: tbc 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. 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. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .