Compassionate Support Worker — Empower Daily Living

Calderdale Norse Ltd; Virginia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale Council is seeking Specialist Support Workers to help maintain high-quality support across Halifax day services. You will assist adults with diverse needs, including learning disabilities and dementia, helping them stay connected and develop skills.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, calm handling of challenging moments, and teamwork in a community-focused setting with daytime hours, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with diverse audiences.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to work calmly and think quickly in challenging situations.
• Understanding of safeguarding and safe working practices.
• Awareness of personal safety and the safety of others.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities and routines for service users.
• Create meaningful, enjoyable experiences for adults in day services.
• Contribute to maintaining safe staffing levels during service redesign.
• Work as part of a compassionate, respectful team.
• Help shape the next chapter of day services in Calderdale.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring skills

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding knowledge

Safety awareness

Decision making

Basic IT skills

Numeracy and literacy

Manual handling

Job description

Calderdale Council is seeking Specialist Support Workers to help maintain high-quality support across Halifax day services. You will assist adults with diverse needs, including learning disabilities and dementia, helping them stay connected and develop skills.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, calm handling of challenging moments, and teamwork in a community-focused setting with daytime hours, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm.