Location
Ilford
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 29, 2026
Job Description
Job Description
3 months contract with a local authority
Responsibilities
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....