Housing Solutions Reviews Officer
Location: Lambeth, South East London
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:00
Pay Rate: £36 per hour umbrella
Contract Type: [3 to 6 months ongoing contract] Key Responsibilities
- Conduct statutory homelessness reviews , including Section 202 reviews , in line with the Housing Act 1996 (as amended).
- Review and evaluate housing decisions relating to duty owed, suitability of accommodation, priority need, intentionality, and local connection.
- Apply the Homelessness Code of Guidance , Review Regulations , and relevant case law to ensure decisions are legally sound and defensible.
- Prepare clear, comprehensive, and well-reasoned review decision letters within statutory timescales.
- Monitor compliance with housing legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Analyse trends and outcomes arising from reviews to identify service improvements.
- Work collaboratively with Housing Solutions teams, Legal Services, and partner agencies.
- Engage with residents and stakeholders professionally, ensuring transparency and fairness in decision-making.
- Contribute to service development and quality assurance initiatives.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Urban Studies, Law, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Minimum of three years’ experience in housing services, homelessness, reviews, or a related area.
- Demonstrable experience undertaking Homelessness Part 7 reviews , including Section 202 reviews.
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Housing Act 1996 (as amended)
- Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
- Homelessness Code of Guidance
- Review Regulations
- Relevant homelessness case law
- Experience working within a London local authority.
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