Housing Solutions Review Officer in Lambeth

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I am currently representing Lambeth Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 10 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience
We are looking for a Housing Solutions Review Officer this role will be: SW2 1RW Hybrid
The right candidate will:
To conduct robust and timely reviews of decisions made under Lambeth Council’s Allocations Policy and in pursuit of the Council’s statutory duties to the homeless.
* To be senior in rank to Housing Officers and provide an independent legal review of cases where a customer is dissatisfied with a Council’s decision on the allocation of housing.
* To liaise with external partners and carry out statutory review enquiries and proceedings prior to review decisions
* To provide effective, professional Review and Appeal service on behalf of the Housing Service.
* To manage and control the use of costly temporary accommodation during the review and Court appeal process.
* To ensure full and accurate records of all clients, all advice and support provided. To maintain accurate written and computer records, reports, & other monitoring information as required in connection with the various duties undertaken, and keep other records necessary to provide an adequate management information data base
* To deal with enquiries, complaints and correspondence from clients and their advocates, including solicitors, councillors, MPs, the ombudsman and other housing providers, in line with the Council’s complaints and enquiries procedure. This may include preparing information to support court cases for which the post-holder is responsible. xiskglj
We require the following:
* To have specialist knowledge of the Equality Act Care Act, Mental Health Acts, Immigration Acts, Children Act, Welfare Reform Act and the Housing Act /Homelessness Reduction Act.
* Allocations Knowledge & Experience
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
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