Job Description
Reviews Officer Homelessness
Walthamstow
Contract
£30-35 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside iR35
Our client is looking for an experienced Reviews Officer Homelessness
Candidates who have a minimum of 2-4 years continuous experience of conducting reviews under section 202 of the Housing Act 1996 Part VII or making offers of accommodation under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996.
This is a new position in the service to manage growing reviews demand.
This is one of many roles we are currently looking for suitable candidates for visit our website.
Key responsibilities:
Conduct statutory s.202 homelessness reviews under the Housing Act 1996.
Review decisions on duty owed, suitability, priority need, intentionality, and local connection.
Apply the Homelessness Code of Guidance, Review Regulations, and relevant case law.
Draft clear, legally defensible review decision letters within statutory timescales.
Work with Housing Options & Support teams, Legal Services, and partner agencies.
Monitor compliance and contribute to service improvements.
Person specification:
Minimum 3 years experience in homelessness/housing services.
Demonstrable experience conducting s.202 reviews.
Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 1996, HRA 2017, and relevant case law.
Experience working within a London local authority.
Ability to conduct detailed and thorough investigations.
Excellent letter and report writing skills.
The ability to build affective collaborative working relationships across internal Services.
Inquisitive mind and ability to think on their feet.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work to deadlines.
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The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer
