Independent Living Support Specialist

CIH International Housing Group; Halifax; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale Council requires a proactive Support Worker to aid adults with learning disabilities in maintaining tenancy and developing independent living skills. The role involves delivering planned support, monitoring wellbeing, and recording outcomes in both manual and electronic systems.

Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to liaise with social workers, housing staff, and welfare services, and a willingness to work as part of a team and as a lone worker in the

Qualifications

• Experience in social care is desirable but not essential.
• Own vehicle and appropriate business insurance for work.
• Ability to communicate with a range of professionals.
• Good interpersonal skills and resilience are required.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with a learning disability to maintain tenancy and develop independent living skills.
• Deliver support as identified on each person’s plan; monitor wellbeing and report concerns.
• Maintain records both manually and electronically.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Own vehicle

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Calderdale Council requires a proactive Support Worker to aid adults with learning disabilities in maintaining tenancy and developing independent living skills. The role involves delivering planned support, monitoring wellbeing, and recording outcomes in both manual and electronic systems.

Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to liaise with social workers, housing staff, and welfare services, and a willingness to work as part of a team and as a lone worker in the