Neighbourhood Officer – £18.48 LTD / £15.78 PAYE – Full Time – Temporary Contract
Location: Barnsley area
We’re currently recruiting for a Neighbourhood Officer to join a proactive and supportive team delivering tenancy and estate management services within a dynamic housing organisation.
As a Neighbourhood Officer, you’ll be the face of your community – a key frontline professional providing a practical, visible and customer-focused service to residents. You’ll support sustainable tenancies, respond to housing and community concerns, and work closely with partner agencies to deliver safer, stronger neighbourhoods.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver a proactive and highly visible neighbourhood and tenancy management service
Address tenancy breaches and antisocial behaviour through support or enforcement
Manage void properties in your patch and work to reduce re-let times
Conduct welcome visits, risk assessments and identify safeguarding concerns
Support the allocation of properties by working with lettings services
Liaise with tenant and resident groups to address local priorities
Participate in estate inspections and ensure communal areas meet required standards
Refer and signpost residents to support services as needed
Maintain excellent records and contribute to multi-agency work to support communitiesIdeal Candidate:
Previous experience in social housing, estate or tenancy management, or community safety
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-first approach
Ability to prioritise and manage your own workload effectively
Confident using IT systems including Microsoft Office
Positive, flexible attitude with the ability to adapt in a changing environment
Knowledge of safeguarding, housing legislation and equality & diversity
Full driving licence and willingness to travel within the local areaThis is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in the communities you serve, working within a team that values professionalism, collaboration and putting people first.
If you’re looking to take the next step in your housing career and can hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by calling (phone number removed) or emailing (url removed)