Housing Reviews Officer

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Slough Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 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 Reviews Officer this role will be based at: SL1 2EJ – 1 day office based,

The right candidate will:

• Determine statutory homelessness reviews, including suitability challenges, temporary accommodation decisions and discharge of duty decisions.
• Review housing register, allocations and reasonable preference decisions where required by Council policy and statutory review procedures.
• Analyse complex case files, original decision letters, case notes, legal submissions, medical evidence, safeguarding information and professional reports.
• Prepare clear and legally robust review decision letters, including minded-to letters where required.
• Ensure review decisions are independent, legally compliant, issued within statutory timescales and capable of withstanding external challenge.
• Identify legal, financial, operational and reputational risks and escalate cases appropriately with clear recommendations.

We require the following:

• Candidates must have substantial experience of complex homelessness and/or housing allocations casework.
• Candidates must have direct experience of statutory reviews, legal decision-making or quasi-legal housing decisions.
• Candidates must have strong working knowledge of Parts VI and VII of the Housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, section 202 reviews, section 204 appeals, suitability requirements and the Homelessness Code of Guidance.

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.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,