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Reviews Officer (Homelessness)

£32 - £35 per hour
Temporary
Reviews Officer (Homelessness)
Location: East London
Pay Rate: £32.00 - £35.00 per hour Umbrella (depending on experience)
Contract: 3-6 Month Contract
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 1-2 Days in the Office
Interviews: In Person Only

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct statutory Section 202 homelessness reviews under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996.
  • Review decisions relating to duty owed, suitability of accommodation, priority need, intentional homelessness and local connection.
  • Make offers of accommodation under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, including Temporary Accommodation and accommodation to discharge the Relief Duty or Section 193(2) duty.
  • Apply the Homelessness Code of Guidance, Review Regulations and relevant case law.
  • Produce clear, legally defensible review decision letters within statutory deadlines.
  • Carry out detailed investigations and assess complex housing cases.
  • Work collaboratively with Housing Options, Accommodation Placements, Legal Services and external partners.
  • Monitor compliance and contribute to continuous service improvements.
  • Build effective working relationships across internal departments and stakeholders.
Essential Requirements Candidates must have:
  • Experience conducting reviews under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996.
  • Experience making offers of accommodation under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 , including Temporary Accommodation or accommodation to end the Relief Duty or the duty under Section 193(2) .
  • Experience managing Accommodation Placement Teams.
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience working within homelessness or housing services.
  • Previous experience working within a London Local Authority .
  • Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 , Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 , relevant case law and homelessness legislation.
  • Excellent investigation, report writing and decision letter drafting skills.
  • The ability to manage complex casework and work to statutory deadlines.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Please note: Interviews will be held in person only . Only candidates who meet the essential experience requirements will be considered.
If you have the required experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Vacancy posted 22 days ago
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