Reviews Officer – AR

Job Title: Reviews Officer (Housing)

Organisation: Redbridge Council
Location: Lynton House, Ilford
Team: Reviews & Service Improvement

Job Purpose

To carry out statutory reviews of housing decisions under Housing Act 1996 Section 202, ensuring decisions are lawful, robust, and clearly reasoned. The role supports service improvement and helps minimise the use and cost of temporary accommodation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent reviews of homelessness, suitability of accommodation, and housing register decisions.
• Analyse case files, legislation, case law, and new evidence to make legally sound decisions.
• Draft clear, detailed decision letters that withstand legal challenge.
• Manage complex and high-risk cases, including backlog reviews.
• Work with Legal Services on appeals under Housing Act 1996 Section 204 and judicial review cases.
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