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Join Us to Build a Healthier Barnsley!
Are you a passionate public health practitioner who believes everyone deserves a safe, warm, and affordable home? Do you want to make a real difference by tackling the wider determinants of health at a local level? If so, we invite you to join our highly respected Strategic Housing team, renowned for successful project delivery across all housing tenures.
About the Role
As a&nbsp;Senior Public Health Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our ambitious&nbsp;<a href="https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/housing/housing-strategies/housing-strategy/" target="_blank">Housing Strategy</a>&nbsp;and work as part of a team to meet the ambition that every resident lives in a healthy home.&nbsp; You’ll collaborate with partners across the borough—including Strategic Housing, Public Health, Berneslai Homes (our arms-length management organisation), the NHS, and a wide range of statutory, community, and voluntary groups—to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for all. You will use your skills and experience to influence the wider determinants of health and embed public health approaches in everyday service planning and delivery
Focusing on early intervention and prevention, your portfolio will be broad, covering all housing tenures. You’ll lead the planning and delivery of public health programmes and initiatives that support residents to live in healthy, affordable, and secure homes. You may also manage contracts, engage stakeholders, and conduct research and evaluation to reduce inequalities and create a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/council-and-democracy/barnsley-2030/healthy-barnsley/" target="_blank">Healthy Barnsley</a>.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Lead, plan, and deliver public health programmes to address the causes of poor housing conditions and tackle health inequalities across Barnsley.</li>
<li>Work in close partnership with colleagues across the council, NHS, Berneslai Homes, and community/voluntary groups.</li>
<li>Commission, manage, and evaluate projects and contracts that support healthy, sustainable neighbourhoods.</li>
<li>Engage stakeholders and facilitate collaborative working to achieve shared goals.</li>
<li>Develop and implement public health strategies and plans, engaging stakeholders and aligning actions across services and agencies</li>
<li>Conduct research and evaluation to inform policy and practice.</li>
<li>Support the delivery of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/housing/housing-strategies/housing-strategy/" target="_blank">Housing Strategy</a>&nbsp;and contribute to wider public health objectives.</li>
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What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a passionate and experienced public health officer who understands the vital role housing plays as a wider determinant of health. You’ll have:
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<li>A relevant degree (e.g., Public Health, Housing, Social Policy, or related field).</li>
<li>Proven experience in collaborative working and delivering successful public health initiatives.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.</li>
<li>Experience in project management and evaluation.</li>
<li>A track record of reducing inequalities and improving health and wellbeing outcomes.</li>
<li>Contribute to policy, guidance, and strategy development, ensuring alignment with local and national priorities.</li>
<li>Keen interest in improving housing conditions and improving health and wellbeing.</li>
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<li>Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.</li>
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What We Offer
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<li>The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the health and wellbeing of Barnsley residents.</li>
<li>Supportive team environment with a strong track record of success.</li>
<li>Professional development, career progression opportunities and flexible working</li>
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Inclusive workplace welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and communities
For further information about this role, please contact Jen MacPhail at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:JenniferMacPhail@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">JenniferMacPhail@barnsley.gov.uk</a>

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3 * Full time posts, Homeless Prevention Officer – Community based&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
1 *Full time post, Homeless Prevention Officer – Domestic Abuse&nbsp;&nbsp;
1 * Full time post, Homeless Prevention Officer – Hospital discharge&nbsp;&nbsp;
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to preventing homelessness to join our Housing Options Team. The role will involve providing a comprehensive, customer focussed housing options service to enable the Council to prevent homelessness and meet its statutory duties.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You will work as part of a busy team, managing a varied caseload and working across partners to find innovate ways to prevent homelessness. A key part of the role is assessing customers in line with the relevant legislation and supporting people to resolve their housing issues. You will be required to work with a range of customers both face to face and over the phone, providing appropriate advice and assistance, in addition to undertaking enquires with landlords, families and other professionals. There will be a strong focus on preventing homelessness, partnership working and delivering a high-quality customer service.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You will require strong communication skills both verbally and in writing and have working knowledge of homelessness and 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 level 4 qualification or relevant experience is essential for the post.&nbsp;&nbsp;
3 * Full time posts, Homeless Prevention Officer – Community based&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
As a team we are re- focusing our work on the prevention of homelessness, working in partnership to address the underlying causes of homelessness, and ensuring that people either remain in their own homes, move in a managed way or resettle successfully into the community. To do this we need to ensure that we can identify the risk of homelessness early, by working within our communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;
These posts will be based the main office in Barnsley town centre but will spend most of their time in community venues covering specific geographical wards. The aim of the posts is to undertake proactive work with communities and partners to identify the risk of homelessness at the earliest opportunity. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative, be able to build positive relationship with partners and communities, can undertake assessment and give high quality housing advice as well as identify wider issues and make appropriate referrals You will carry a varied caseload of customers and may be expected to cover duty.&nbsp;&nbsp;
1* FTE Homeless Prevention Officer – Domestic Abuse&nbsp;&nbsp;
Domestic abuse can drive and cause homelessness and people experiencing this need to be able to access the right support and advice to keep them and their families safe. This post will be based in the main office in Barnsley town centre but will also be working in other locations across Barnsley. In this post you will collaborate with key partners, but especially the commissioned provider for domestic abuse in Barnsley – IDAS. The post will carry a caseload and will provide support and advice around housing and domestic abuse, exploring all options through a thorough assessment and risk management process. You will need to be able to work on our own initiative and be able to manage a sensitive and complex caseload.&nbsp;&nbsp;
1* Homeless Prevention officer – Hospital discharge&nbsp;&nbsp;
Another area which can lead to homelessness is hospital discharge. We want to strengthen the pathways and identify the risk of homelessness at the earliest possible stage to start assessment and planning and reduce bed blocking due to housing issues. This post will work with people who are currently on the ward or frequenting A&amp;E due to housing issues and work with partners to try and ensure they have suitable, appropriate accommodation, and prevent re-admission. The post will be based in the Barnsley, town centre office, but will also spend time in hospital settings, working alongside discharge teams. You will need to work on your own initiative, be able to carry a complex caseload and work in partnership to resolve problems and barriers facing customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Safer Communities are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Case Management Officer to join our team
You will be responsible for progressing housing enforcement (all tenure), environmental crime and anti social behaviour cases through to court, ensuring timely and effective legal action to address issues. This role involves managing a caseload of complex cases, preparing evidence, liaising with legal teams, partners and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
You will need to be an experienced investigator with a strong understanding of enforcement procedures and legal processes. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in problem solving, case management, and taking enforcement action to secure the best outcomes for our community. You must demonstrate working knowledge of relevant legislation, powers, and legal tools used in housing enforcement, environmental and anti-social behaviour cases.
You will be a strong team player who is able to respond creatively to new challenges and adapt to changing priorities, ensuring a proactive approach to community safety.

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