Reviews Officer (Homelessness)

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 RequirementsCandidates 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.
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