Case Management Officer (3 Posts) in Barnsley

Position reference: 50145883 50145876 50145385

Directorate: Public Health and Communities | Service: Safer Communities

Working Arrangements: A gig

Contract type: 2 x Permanent / 1 x Fixed Term until 31/03/2028

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

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

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard. 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. This post requires a Police Vetting Check. Prospective employees will be required to apply for a Police Vetting Check. Please note that this doesn’t supersede the DBS check. Recruitment Vetting provides the Police service with an assurance as to the integrity and reliability of persons seeking employment within the police community. 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. Our organisation does not have a Home Office license and is unable to provide sponsorship for any visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker. We appreciate that pensions regulations can affect pension payments in certain circumstances. If you receive a pension upon commencing employment, this may affect your entitlements. Seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

About the Post:

• 2 x Permanent positions – Housing Regulation and Compliance
• 1 x Fixed-Term position until 31.03.2028 – Antisocial Behaviour and Criminal Investigations

Safer Communities seeks highly motivated, skilled and experienced officers to join our multidisciplinary Safer Communities Service.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Conduct advanced investigations into serious housing and landlord-related offences.
• Undertake interviews under caution (PACE compliant).
• Gather, assess and present evidence to a criminal and civil standard.
• Prepare court-ready case files and represent the Council in legal proceedings where required.
• Take appropriate enforcement action including prosecution of offenders, formal notices and statutory interventions.
• Carry out detailed housing inspections, including application of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Lead on complex case management requiring robust decision‑making and problem solving.
• Support the Council to discharge statutory duties under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, strengthening tenant protections, improving housing standards and effective use of enhanced regulatory and enforcement powers.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Significant experience in housing enforcement or regulatory investigation roles.
• Strong knowledge of relevant housing legislation, enforcement powers and legal processes.
• Experience in prosecuting offenders or issuing civil penalties.
• Confident producing high‑quality written statements and evidential reports suitable for court.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, especially in complex or high‑risk cases.
• Ability to work with vulnerable individuals, applying appropriate safeguarding and support considerations.

Fixed Term Case Management Officer – ASB & Criminal Investigations Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate and manage high risk / complex cases involving hate‑related incidents and offences, illegal evictions and harassment of tenants.
• Use statutory powers and tools to resolve issues and protect victims.
• Collaborate with partners including Police and other agencies in a multi‑agency environment.
• Build strong cases, including evidence gathering and preparation of enforcement action.

Required:

• Experience in ASB, community safety or criminal investigation work.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and enforcement powers, including antisocial behaviour and illegal eviction laws.
• Confidence managing sensitive and high‑risk cases involving vulnerable victims.
• Ability to take a proportionate, victim‑focused and enforcement‑led approach.

Additional Information:

This post is suitable only for full‑time work. Shortlisting will be on Tuesday 23/06/26, interviews commence on Tuesday 30/06/26. CVs will not be accepted for this role. Your application must demonstrate how you meet the required criteria. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexible working arrangements and support needs during the recruitment process. At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, welcoming applicants with past convictions. We are committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.