3 months contract with a local authority  

Job Purpose

• Be responsible for carrying out enquiries and completing reviews of applications made under Part 6 and 7 of the Housing Act 1996, as amended, ensuring that all decisions are legally robust and are issued within statutory guidelines.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• To carry out thorough enquiries and investigations of reviews and legal challenges under Part 6 and Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended), this includes s.202 and suitability reviews. Ensuring that decisions made are fully compliant with relevant legislation, up to date case law and policy, and are issued within targets and statutory timeframes.
  
• To log and update all stages of all work carried out on the relevant IT systems
  
• To contribute to service improvements, working with all team members, and in particular with the Housing Solutions and Housing Register & Rehousing Team Managers, by assisting with completing statutory reviews, adopting a customer friendly, problem solving approach to prevent further escalation and resolve at the earliest point of contact.
  
• To provide coaching and mentoring to staff to deliver the statutory requirements of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and ensure consistency and robust decision making across the team.
  
• To provide training as appropriate on all aspects in relation to the Council’s statutory duties under Part 6 and 7 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) .
  
• To work closely with the Council’s Legal service in relation to s204 County Court Appeals, attending court where necessary and liaising directly with Counsel where appropriate
  

Essential Experience Required

• Significant experience of local authority legal obligations under the Housing  Act 1996, Part VII, Homelessness Act 2002 the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the Homelessness Code  of Guidance for Local Authorities is essential.
  
• Experience of services, benefits and support available to applicants experiencing housing problems is essential.
  
• Experience of carrying out s202 Reviews is essential.
  
• Experience of responding to legal challenges, including pre-action protocols and judicial reviews is essential.
  

Essential Qualification Required

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a related field is essential.
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 36 hours per week.
  
• The role requires an Enhanced DBS.
  

The closing date for this position is 21st May 2025.