Reviews Officer (S202 Reviews)

Job description

£36.00 per hour Umbrella
36 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Temporary contract until April 2027 with potential extension
Fully Remote (equipment collection required from Croydon)

We are recruiting on behalf of a large London local authority for an experienced Reviews Officer to join their Housing Needs & Assessments service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong homelessness legislation knowledge and experience of carrying out statutory reviews to work within a well-established team on a fully remote basis. Candidates must be able to collect IT equipment in person from Croydon at the start of the assignment.

• Manage a caseload of homelessness and suitability reviews.
• Conduct statutory reviews under Section 202 of the Housing Act 1996.
• Investigate complex homelessness cases and assess representations submitted by applicants and their representatives.
• Prepare detailed, legally robust review decisions within statutory timescales.
• Liaise with solicitors, housing professionals, social care teams and other stakeholders where required.
• Respond to enquiries from stakeholders and elected members.
• Support service improvement by identifying trends, issues and learning points arising from reviews.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Proven experience undertaking homelessness or suitability reviews within a local authority setting.
• In-depth knowledge of Housing Act 1996 Part VII, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and related homelessness legislation.
• Strong investigative, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication abilities.
• Experience producing legally defensible decisions and managing complex casework independently.

If you are an experienced Housing Reviews Officer looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

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