Safe Accommodation Coordinator

Calderdale Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Halifax seeks a Safe Accommodation Coordinator to supervise a small team and ensure high quality support for individuals experiencing domestic abuse. Applicants should have a Level 4 qualification in housing, health, or social care and experience in leading a team. This role plays a critical part in delivering accessible and quality accommodations. Applications are welcome from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Qualification with extensive experience required.
• Experience in supervising or leading a team in accommodation.
• Knowledge around domestic abuse is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise a team delivering frontline support.
• Ensure high quality operational service in Safe Accommodation.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Knowledge around domestic abuse

Communication skills

Education

Level 4 Qualification in housing, health or social care

Job description

Overview

Calderdale’s Homelessness Service strives to support people who face homelessness by providing advice, safe accommodation and support. A new team within the service will provide additional support in Safe Accommodation for those experiencing domestic abuse. We are looking to recruit a Safe Accommodation Coordinator to coordinate and supervise a small team. The team will help to provide a high quality operational frontline service to deliver support to people in their safe accommodation or help to access it.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise a small team delivering frontline support in Safe Accommodation for domestic abuse.
• Ensure a high quality operational frontline service to deliver support to people in their safe accommodation or help to access it.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Level 4 Qualification in a housing, health or social care or other relevant subject with extensive experience.
• Experience of supervising or leading a team in a supported accommodation setting.
• Experience and knowledge around domestic abuse.

Additional information

For further information please email [e-mail] to arrange a suitable time to call.

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 5th October 2025
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.

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.

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