Job Description

Position – Homelessness Reviews Officer
Organisation – Local authority in London
Hourly rate - £35 per hour
Contract - 3–6 Month (strong possibility of extension)

(Hybrid) – 1 day in the office

Key responsibilities:

• 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:

• 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.

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