**Salary:** £25,583 to £25,989 (pro\-rata dependent on hours worked) **Working Arrangements:** Full or Part\-Time **Hours of Work:** 37 or 18\.5 hours – working hours to be agreed with the successful candidate **Status of Employment:** Permanent. This post closes at 11\.59 pm on the date specified. At Berneslai Homes, we strive to be an ambitious, forward\-thinking social housing provider and employer. Working for us offers you a chance to play a real part in improving homes and communities throughout Barnsley. Managing around 18,000 homes on behalf of Barnsley Council, our ‘3 Cs’ values are at the heart of all we do here – we promise to always put the ***Customer first***, have a ***Can do*** attitude to make change happen, and stay ***Curious*** to make sure we get things right. We’re proud to announce that we are the first local authority to achieve the highest C1 grading from the Regulator of Social Housing following our recent inspection. This outcome means that we meet consumer standards as a landlord, identify when issues occur, and implement plans to prevent recurrence—demonstrating our commitment to providing high\-quality homes and prioritising tenant safety, needs, and well\-being. **The Community Buildings Officer role:** Are you passionate about creating safe, welcoming spaces that bring communities together? Do you enjoy working with people and making a positive impact on their wellbeing? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for a proactive and customer\-focused Community Buildings Officer to join our team. You’ll be responsible for the day\-to\-day management of community buildings and laundries, ensuring they are clean, safe, and well\-maintained. You’ll also play a key role in promoting the use of communal spaces and supporting social activities that enhance tenant health and wellbeing. *We’re also recruiting for a part\-time Independent Living Officer. If you’re enthusiastic about making a difference and your skills align with both roles, we encourage you to apply for both vacancies.* **Key duties and responsibilities of our Community Buildings Officer:** * Conducting regular inspections and fire safety checks across community buildings and laundries. * Coordinating and delivering social activities and events in consultation with residents. * Strengthening links with external agencies to maximise community engagement and room hire income. * Ensuring communal areas are clean, safe, and used appropriately. * Supporting residents with information, referrals, and safeguarding concerns. * Providing cover across schemes to ensure smooth operations. *Please refer to the full Job Description and Employee Specification upon completing your application.* **What we’re looking for in our Community Buildings Officer:** * 4 GCSEs (A–C) or equivalent experience. * Experience working with customers in the community. * A flexible, positive attitude and the ability to work independently. * Strong communication and organisational skills. * Willingness to work flexible hours and travel between schemes. * A commitment to equality, diversity, and excellent customer service. **What you might be asking is, why work for us?** We are proud to put our people first! By joining Berneslai Homes, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: * Agile Working Packages * Excellent Pension Scheme * Discounted Gym Membership * Health \& Wellbeing Checks * Fantastic Training and Development Opportunities **Key Dates** Shortlisting is due to take place on Tuesday 21 October and interview dates are due to take place Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 November. Please note these dates are subject to change. **Further Information** For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jill Barker, Community Buildings Manager, on 07976 532292\. * We conduct spot checks for AI use in applications to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process. If AI use is suspected, we may contact you to discuss it, which may result in your application being withdrawn. * This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check. * CVs will not be accepted. Berneslai Homes values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.