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,
Hybrid Working 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:

• Essential Requirement: Due to the specialist nature of this role, only candidates with at least 2 years' experience undertaking S202 homelessness reviews should be submitted.
• Candidates must have substantial experience of complex homelessness and/or housing allocations casework.
• Candidates must have a proven track record of producing legally sound review decisions and possess a strong working knowledge of S204 appeals and associated case law.

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,