Shared Lives Officer
| Posting date: | 28 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,537 to £33,699 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2025 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | CC645 |
Summary
Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
A secondment opportunity will be considered for internal applicants, please ensure you have your line managers approval before submitting an application.
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives?
Do you thrive in a supportive, person-centred environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
The Shared Lives Team is looking for a full-time Shared Lives Officer. You’ll be part of a small but fantastic team dedicated to supporting adults with care and support needs to live life to the fullest in Shared Lives arrangements.
About the Role: As a Shared Lives Officer, you’ll:
• Support Shared Lives carers and the people they care for.
• Help match individuals with carers based on interests, needs, and compatibility.
• Promote the Shared Lives model across the service and wider community.
• Contribute to the development and growth of the scheme.
What We’re Looking For:
• A team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience working in adult social care or a related field.
• A commitment to person-centred approaches and inclusive practice.
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude – we’re a close-knit team and we value kindness and collaboration.
• A good communicator verbally and Non-verbally.
• Someone able to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work on own initiative using own judgement
• A sound knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• Previous experience of caseload management.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a supportive and innovative team.
• Make a real impact in people’s lives.
• Gain valuable experience in a unique and rewarding role.
A Shared Lives Officer Supports the Registered Manager within a CQC regulated setting to ensure high quality provision of services to older people, working age people with a learning disability including young people from 16 years of age and people with physical and mental health needs, to a high standard of care consistent with individual needs in accordance with statute and Government Guidance.
A Shared Lives Officer effectively manages a caseload of shared lives arrangements, supporting people with critical, substantial and often complex needs and provide clear supervision, direction, guidance and support to a team of allocated Shared Lives Providers.
Working flexibly, on occasions working outside of normal working hours, is required to support with event evenings and respond to emergencies ensuring an excellent service for the people we support is offered.
You will be required to travel for work purposes.
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: 10th December
Interview Date: 19th December 2025
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.
A secondment opportunity will be considered for internal applicants, please ensure you have your line managers approval before submitting an application.
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives?
Do you thrive in a supportive, person-centred environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
The Shared Lives Team is looking for a full-time Shared Lives Officer. You’ll be part of a small but fantastic team dedicated to supporting adults with care and support needs to live life to the fullest in Shared Lives arrangements.
About the Role: As a Shared Lives Officer, you’ll:
• Support Shared Lives carers and the people they care for.
• Help match individuals with carers based on interests, needs, and compatibility.
• Promote the Shared Lives model across the service and wider community.
• Contribute to the development and growth of the scheme.
What We’re Looking For:
• A team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience working in adult social care or a related field.
• A commitment to person-centred approaches and inclusive practice.
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude – we’re a close-knit team and we value kindness and collaboration.
• A good communicator verbally and Non-verbally.
• Someone able to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work on own initiative using own judgement
• A sound knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• Previous experience of caseload management.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a supportive and innovative team.
• Make a real impact in people’s lives.
• Gain valuable experience in a unique and rewarding role.
A Shared Lives Officer Supports the Registered Manager within a CQC regulated setting to ensure high quality provision of services to older people, working age people with a learning disability including young people from 16 years of age and people with physical and mental health needs, to a high standard of care consistent with individual needs in accordance with statute and Government Guidance.
A Shared Lives Officer effectively manages a caseload of shared lives arrangements, supporting people with critical, substantial and often complex needs and provide clear supervision, direction, guidance and support to a team of allocated Shared Lives Providers.
Working flexibly, on occasions working outside of normal working hours, is required to support with event evenings and respond to emergencies ensuring an excellent service for the people we support is offered.
You will be required to travel for work purposes.
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: 10th December
Interview Date: 19th December 2025
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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