Housing Review Officer

Posted 30 July 2025
Salary 30
LocationEnfield EN1 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Community & Social
ReferenceRQ1552373

Job description

2-3 months with a Local Authority

Job Purpose
  • To carry out the statutory function of reviewing all homeless decisions, offers of accommodation, housing register assessments, where a review is requested. Ensure that statutory reviews are carried out within the statutory time limits.

Key Duties/Accountabilities
  • Liaise with the Legal Department and Head of Service to defend legal challenges
  • Develop procedures and guidelines for officers in liaison with Head of Service
  • Develop training programs and train staff in relation to changes in legislation/case law/regulations
  • Log and respond to complaints, MP, Member & solicitor enquiries within target timeframes
  • Log, monitor, and carry out housing reviews and appeals efficiently and within prescribed time limits
Essential Experience Required
  • General duties of a Review Officer with excellent knowledge and practical application of the law
  • Experience of carrying out robust enquiries and sound decision making
  • Experience of dealing with solicitors and other advocates representing clients requesting reviews under section 202 of the Housing Act
Essential Qualification Required
  • Experience of current and emerging housing legislation and case law related to housing advice issues
  • Knowledge of private sector landlord and tenant law, security of tenure, homelessness law, housing benefit, and other welfare benefit regulations
  • Familiarity with possession proceedings in the county court including court procedure rules, Community Legal Services funding rules, etc.
Additional Information
  • Working hours: 35 hours per week
  • Candidate is required to start within 10 days
  • The assignment may go on for longer
  • The role closes on 8th August 2025, apply ASAP


Requirements

Requirements
  • Excellent knowledge and practical application of housing law
  • Experience in carrying out robust enquiries and sound decision making
  • Familiarity with current and emerging housing legislation and case law
  • Ability to train staff in relation to changes in legislation/case law/regulations