Domestic Abuse Housing Support Worker (Urdu & Punjabi Language Skills)

Domestic Abuse Housing Support Worker (Urdu & Punjabi Language Skills)

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 19 June 2025


• Hours: Part time


• Closing date: 03 July 2025


• Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire


• Remote working: On-site only


• Company: Calderdale Council


• Job type: Permanent


• Job reference: CC459

Summary

Post Ref: CC459

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate, capable, and client-focused to join the Refuge Team based in Calderdale.

The Refuge aims to help women and children fleeing domestic abuse by providing them with temporary accommodation and assisting clients to secure and move into their own accommodation, supporting them in a holistic and trauma informed way and building partnerships with external agencies.

You will have previous experience of working with vulnerable people in a support environment, with an understanding of the different forms of Domestic Abuse and respond in a way that makes survivors feel heard and understood.

You will be able to demonstrate that you have a good understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding, risk assessment, and confidentiality.

Ability to speak fluent in Urdu/Punjabi is essential for the role.

Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

For further details, please refer to the role profile.

The offices are based outside of central Halifax. If you would like to discuss the role, hours of work or location in more detail, please contact Sarah Battle on .

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: Thursday 3rd July 2025


• Interview Date: Thursday 10th July 2025

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our 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.

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 Employment Hub.

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Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate, capable, and client-focused to join the Refuge Team based in Calderdale.

The Refuge aims to help women and children fleeing domestic abuse by providing them with temporary accommodation and assisting clients to secure and move into their own accommodation, supporting them in a holistic and trauma informed way and building partnerships with external agencies.

You will have previous experience of working with vulnerable people in a support environment, with an understanding of the different forms of Domestic Abuse and respond in a way that makes survivors feel heard and understood.

You will be able to demonstrate that you have a good understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding, risk assessment, and confidentiality.

Ability to speak fluent in Urdu/Punjabi is essential for the role.

Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes., 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 .

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.

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.