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Barnsley Council have an exciting opportunity for a Group Leader, Housing Options Team to join the team based in Barnsley. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £55,946 - £59,907. We’re looking for an experienced, compassionate leader to head up our Housing Options Team. You’ll make sure people at risk of homelessness get timely, trauma‑informed support. In this pivotal role, you’ll uphold statutory responsibilities with fairness and respect, using your vision and leadership to prevent homelessness and enhance housing outcomes for Barnsley’s most vulnerable residents.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and develop the Homelessness Prevention & Relief / Housing Options teams, setting clear standards and nurturing a supportive, high‑performing culture
Manage Queens House overseeing its 24-hour temporary accommodation service for individuals with complex needs
Deliver our statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, ensuring robust decision‑making, casework quality and compliance with the Code of Guidance
Improve outcomes through prevention, early intervention and personalised housing plans, reducing rough sleeping and repeat homelessness
Lead the delivery of Barnsley’s Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy, ensuring effective interventions and partnerships that prevent homelessness and support those most in need
Own performance and assurance: oversee national data returns, case audit, complaints/learning, and service risks
use data to drive continuous improvement
Work in partnership with internal teams, registered providers, health and social care, voluntary sector and people with lived experience
Manage budgets and contracts, including commissioned services and temporary accommodation, achieving value for money and safe, legal practice
Safeguard adults and children, champion equality, diversity and inclusion, and embed trauma‑informed, strengths‑based practice
Represent the council at local and regional forums
prepare concise reports and briefings for senior leaders and elected members
Requirements:
Proven leadership in homelessness/housing advice or closely related services, including line‑management of multi‑disciplinary teams
Expert knowledge of homelessness legislation (Housing Act 1996, HRA 2017), the Homelessness Code of Guidance, Domestic Abuse Act duties, and allocations policy
Quality casework experience (personalised housing plans, reasonable steps, priority need, intentionality, local connection)
Partnership skills that build trust and deliver joint solutions, including with people with lived experience
Performance and data confidence, with a focus on continuous improvement
Values‑led practice: empathetic, inclusive, strengths‑based, and committed to safeguarding
What we offer:
flexible working
employee discounts
support for your health and wellbeing
opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills