Key responsibilities: Reviews Officer Homelessness
- Conduct statutory s.202 homelessness reviews under the Housing Act 1996.
- Review decisions on duty owed, suitability, priority need, intentionality, and local connection.
- Apply the Homelessness Code of Guidance, Review Regulations, and relevant case law.
- Draft clear, legally defensible review decision letters within statutory timescales.
- Work with Housing Options & Support teams, Legal Services, and partner agencies.
- Monitor compliance and contribute to service improvements.
Person specification: Reviews Officer Homelessness
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in homelessness/housing services.
- Demonstrable experience conducting s.202 reviews.
- Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 1996, HRA 2017, and relevant case law.
- Experience working within a London local authority.
- Ability to conduct detailed and thorough investigations.
- Excellent letter and report writing skills.
- The ability to build affective collaborative working relationships across internal Services.
- Inquisitive mind and ability to think on their feet.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
