Reviews Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited

📍 Ilford, England, United Kingdom

Full-time Other Management Occupations

Job Description

Job Description

3 months contract with a local authority

Summary

  • The Reviews Officer is tasked with conducting statutory reviews under the Housing Act 1996 (as amended), the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and relevant case law. This role is crucial in ensuring that all review decisions related to homelessness applications, suitability of accommodation, housing register decisions, and other housing-related determinations are completed lawfully, independently, and within set timeframes.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out statutory reviews under section 202 of the Housing Act 1996 relating to homelessness decisions.
  • Conduct suitability reviews of temporary accommodation, allocation decisions, discharge of duty, and other relevant housing matters.
  • Ensure all decisions are fair, evidence-based, and compliant with legislation, regulations, and case law....