Housing Officer
Humankind
Barnburgh, Doncaster DN5 7JL, UK
Published 2 weeks ago
Housing officer
Temporary
Vacancy Name
Housing Officer
Vacancy No
VN5491
Employment Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
18.50
Work Pattern
Monday to Friday
Location
Dearne Enterprise Centre, Barnsley, S63 9PG
Location Region
South Yorkshire
Location City
Barnsley
Location Postal Code
S63 9PG
Interview Date
06 Oct 2025
Job Details
Title: Housing Officer
Contract Type: Temporary - 12-month maternity cover
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Start Date: Week commencing 4th November 2025
Location: Barnsley Hybrid role
Reporting to: Housing Team/Christian Buchan Housing Manager (South)
Summary:
We're looking for a dedicated and proactive Housing Officer to join our team. In this role, you'll manage a caseload of tenants, ensuring tenancy compliance while providing support and guidance. You'll be the first point of contact for housing-related queries and concerns, working closely with colleagues and external partners to resolve issues effectively.
Alongside day-to-day management, you'll also support tenant engagement initiatives and play a key role in the co-production of house rules where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities:
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The salary advertised below demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band.
What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) offer you?
🎁 A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community.
🌲 Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice.
🤝🏽Collaborative and supportive work environment.
🏖 Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years' service)
📅 Annual leave purchase scheme
💰 Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
👪 Death in service benefit
Free Will writing
👓 Eyecare vouchers
🛍 Blue light card discount
💡 Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
🏠 Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies
🏃 Happy, Healthy You! - our wellbeing offers for our workforce
🤝Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks
Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is an equal-opportunity employer.
If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don't feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk
Salary Period
Vacancy Salary Range
£24,500 - £30,790 (Pro Rata'd to 18.5 Hours)
DBS Requirement
Enhanced
Does role require Police/Prison vetting?
Not Applicable
Driving licence required for role?
Yes
Applications Close Date
29 Sep 2025
Housing Officer
Vacancy No
VN5491
Employment Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
18.50
Work Pattern
Monday to Friday
Location
Dearne Enterprise Centre, Barnsley, S63 9PG
Location Region
South Yorkshire
Location City
Barnsley
Location Postal Code
S63 9PG
Interview Date
06 Oct 2025
Job Details
Title: Housing Officer
Contract Type: Temporary - 12-month maternity cover
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Start Date: Week commencing 4th November 2025
Location: Barnsley Hybrid role
Reporting to: Housing Team/Christian Buchan Housing Manager (South)
Summary:
We're looking for a dedicated and proactive Housing Officer to join our team. In this role, you'll manage a caseload of tenants, ensuring tenancy compliance while providing support and guidance. You'll be the first point of contact for housing-related queries and concerns, working closely with colleagues and external partners to resolve issues effectively.
Alongside day-to-day management, you'll also support tenant engagement initiatives and play a key role in the co-production of house rules where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of tenants, ensuring tenancy compliance and support.
- Respond to housing-related queries and concerns.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to resolve issues.
- Support engagement initiatives and contribute to co-production of house rules where applicable.
- Experience in housing management or a related field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
Please be advised, if you are viewing this role on Indeed, the link to the job description will not work. Please click the 'Apply via Company Website' button to be redirected to our careers page, where you will be able to view the job description in full.
The salary advertised below demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band.
What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) offer you?
🎁 A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community.
🌲 Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice.
🤝🏽Collaborative and supportive work environment.
🏖 Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years' service)
📅 Annual leave purchase scheme
💰 Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
👪 Death in service benefit
Free Will writing
👓 Eyecare vouchers
🛍 Blue light card discount
💡 Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
🏠 Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies
🏃 Happy, Healthy You! - our wellbeing offers for our workforce
🤝Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks
Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is an equal-opportunity employer.
If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don't feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk
Salary Period
Vacancy Salary Range
£24,500 - £30,790 (Pro Rata'd to 18.5 Hours)
DBS Requirement
Enhanced
Does role require Police/Prison vetting?
Not Applicable
Driving licence required for role?
Yes
Applications Close Date
29 Sep 2025