Housing Officer (Casework & Prevention) 2 Posts Full Time NEW

Directorate: Public Health and Communities | Service: Healthier Communities

Salary : £35,412 – £38,220

Working Arrangements : Monday to Thursday (09:00-17:00) and Friday (09:00-16:30). You will be on a standby rota covering out of hours from 6pm to 6am – all day Saturday, Sunday, and Bank Holidays on rotation

Hours per week : 37

Contract type: 1 x Permanent, 1 x Fixed Term for 2 years

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch .

Suitable for Secondment: Employees wishing to be considered for secondment should agree with their head of service before submitting an application form (Fixed Term post only).

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Closing date : 22/05/2026 a t 23:59

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

The successful candidate will be required to be available outside of services normal working hours as part of a standby rota to respond to out of hours service needs. A standardised standby payment will be made in respect of these duties.

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Housing Options team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

• We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities .
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About The Post

1 *Full time post, permanent, Homeless Prevention Officer – Generic role

1 *Full time post, 2 years fixed term, Homeless Prevention Officer – Domestic Abuse

We are seeking 2 x dedicated and enthusiastic individual s who are committed to preventing homelessness in the Borough to join our Housing Options Team.

The se role will involve providing a comprehensive, customer focussed housing options service to enable the council to prevent homelessness and meet its statutory duties in line with Part VII Housing Act 1996, as amended.

Homeless Prevention Officer – Generic Post

Working as part of a busy team, you will provide comprehensive housing advice and manag e a varied caseload , working across partners to find innovate ways to prevent homelessness . You will work proactively to prevent homelessness wherever possible, helping households to remain in their homes or secure suitable alternative accommodation at the earliest opportunity.

The postholder will carry out assessments, develop personalised housing plans, and deliver prevention and relief duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act, working in partnership with internal services and external agencies. You will take a strengths ‑ based , trauma ‑ informed approach, supporting people to access appropriate housing , sustain tenancies, and avoid repeat homelessness.

This role supports the national ambition that homelessness should be rare, brief, and non ‑ recurring , and contributes to improved outcomes for individuals, families, and the wider community .

This post will be based in the main office in Barnsley town centre, but may require attendance at other locations and may be required to carry out home visits.

Homeless Prevention Officer – Domestic Abuse

This role supports delivery of the National Plan to End Homelessness priority to prevent homelessness for survivors of domestic abuse and ensure access to safe, secure housing at the point of crisis and beyond.

The postholder will provide specialist housing advice and casework for people fleeing domestic abuse, ensuring safety, choice, and dignity are at the centre of all decisions. You will work closely with the local domestic abuse service (IDAS), refuges, social care, health, and criminal justice partners to prevent homelessness, secure appropriate accommodation , and support longer ‑ term recovery and stability.

The role will focus on early intervention, homelessness prevention, and rapid access to safe housing options, using a trauma ‑ informed, survivor ‑ centred approach. You will ensure statutory homelessness duties are met while supporting the council ’ s wider commitment to ending repeat homelessness and reducing harm.

This post will be based in the main office in Barnsley town centre but will also be working in other locations across Barnsley , such as IDAS, the Refuge, and Safe Accommodation locations.

These roles offer an opportunity to be part of a service committed to delivering the ambitions of the National Plan to End Homelessness , where prevention is prioritised, partnerships are strengthened, and people receive the right support at the right time.

Whether working with prison leavers, survivors of domestic abuse, or households at risk of homelessness more broadly, you will play a vital role in ensuring homelessness is prevented wherever possible, and where it does occur, it is brief, non ‑ recurring , and resolved with dignity.

We are looking for people who are motivated by making a difference, committed to collaborative and trauma ‑ informed practice, and keen to contribute to a service that puts people, prevention, and long ‑ term solutions at the centre of its work.

You will require s trong communication skills both verbally and in writing and have working knowledge of homelessness, domestic abuse support, or experience of the criminal justice system alon g with other relevant legislation. You will be an excellent team player with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Experience of casework and advocacy is essential. A relevant level 4 qualification or relevant experience is also essential for the post .

For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact Rachael Todd at rachaeltodd@barnsley.gov.uk or 01226 787508

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

Job Profile: 56034 Housing Advisor Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile LOW.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

CV’s are not accepted for this role.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We’re committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances”

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