Waltham Forest Council
Reviews Officer
Are you a Reviews Officer looking for your next assignment? LB Waltham Forest are currently looking for a Reviews Officer to join their team on a contract basis, please see below
Experience of making offers of accommodation under Part VII of the said Act-be it Temporary Accommodation or Accommodation to bring to end either relief duty OR the duty under section 193 (2) of the said Act. Experience of managing Accommodation Placement Team/s.*** 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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Reviews Officer employer: Morgan Hunt
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