Reviews Officer

Position

A North East London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Housing Reviews Officer to join their specialist homelessness and allocations team on an initial 3‑month contract. This is a key role at the forefront of statutory homelessness review functions following the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, supporting high‑quality decision‑making and improving outcomes for vulnerable residents.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for carrying out timely and legally robust statutory reviews under Section 202 of the Housing Act 1996, including negative homelessness decisions, suitability of accommodation, and discharge of duty reviews. The role also covers Part VI Housing Act 1996 reviews, including housing register assessments and decisions relating to choice‑based lettings and housing offers.

A significant part of the role involves managing cases progressing to Section 204 appeals in the County Court, as well as supporting higher‑level ...

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