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.
- 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.
If you have the required experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
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