At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex homelessness cases and make legally robust housing decisions.
- Company: Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work environment, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your legal and decision-making skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing law and strong decision-writing abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Cessation of Duty (COD) Officer (SO2) Housing
The Cessation of Duty (COD) Officer is responsible for managing complex homelessness cases and making legally robust decisions regarding the discharge and cessation of statutory housing duties in accordance with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, the Homelessness Code of Guidance, and relevant case law.
Given the complexity of the role, we need an experienced officer who can hit the ground running, manage cases with minimal supervision, and demonstrate strong decision-writing skills from the outset.
The roles requires the officer to Determines whether the Client can lawfully end its statutory homelessness duties.
Conducts detailed legal enquiries before making a decision.
Identifies gaps in evidence and directs further investigations.
Reviews complex evidence from multiple professionals before reaching a decision.
Interprets legislation, case law and statutory guidance.
Applies legal tests to determine whether duties continue or cease.
Drafts robust minded-to and final decision letters capable of withstanding review or court scrutiny.
Makes decisions that may end an applicant statutory housing right.
Makes defensible decisions for the client.
- Challenges inconsistencies.
- Identifies missing evidence.
- Requests further enquiries.
- Makes findings of fact.
- Applies legislation to those findings.
Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.
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