Housing Reviews Officer (Fully Remote)

Adecco; Croydon; Remote; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Housing Reviews Officer for a temporary role with a Local Authority, responsible for conducting statutory reviews of homelessness decisions. The successful candidate will ensure that the Council's decisions are fair and legally compliant, managing a caseload and providing expert advice. This fully remote position offers £31 per hour, requiring strong investigative and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive reviews experience required.
• Comprehensive understanding of housing legislation.
• Experience in legal casework or statutory reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal caseload of homelessness reviews.
• Conduct investigations and issue legally sound decisions.
• Liaise with applicants and relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Investigative capabilities

Analytical skills

Written communication

Job description

Adecco is recruiting a highly capable and legally astute Reviews Officer on behalf of our Local Authority client. The successful candidate will undertake statutory reviews of homelessness decisions in accordance with Section 202 of the Housing Act 1994 (as amended). This role is critical in ensuring that the Council's decisions are fair, legally compliant, and robustly defended where challenged.

Only candidates with extensive reviews experience will be considered.

This is a fully remote role with the need to come to the office for IT kit collection and return only.

Housing Reviews Officer

Sector: Public Sector - Local Authority

Type: Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week

Duration: Temporary Role - 3 months (possible extension)

Salary: £31 per hour Umbrella

Location: Fully remote

Start: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage a personal caseload of homelessness and suitability reviews, ensuring compliance with statutory and internal deadlines.
2. Conduct thorough investigations and issue legally sound decisions under relevant housing legislation.
3. Liaise with applicants, legal representatives, medical professionals, and internal departments to gather and assess evidence.
4. Provide expert advice and guidance on homelessness legislation and associated legal matters.
5. Represent the Council in legal proceedings, including attendance at court where necessary.
6. Maintain accurate records and contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery.

Essential Knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding of the Housing Act 1996 Part VII, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and related legislation.
• Familiarity with associated legal frameworks including the Family Law Act, Children Acts, Human Rights Act, and Equalities Act 2010.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Strong investigative and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly in drafting legally defensible decisions.
• Ability to interpret complex legislation and case law, and to communicate findings clearly to a range of stakeholders.

Essential Experience

• Substantial experience in a housing needs or complaints-based environment, with demonstrable involvement in statutory reviews or legal casework.