Reviews Officer (Homelessness) - Housing

Reviews Officer (Homelessness) - Housing

Location: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF, United Kingdom

Contract: Temporary (16Weeks)

Start Date: 03 Aug 2026

Hours: 36 hours per week (2 days in the office)

Rate: £ 21.28 per hour (PAYE)

IR35 Status: Inside

About the Role

Reviews Officer

London Borough of Waltham Forest

Interviews in person only***

MUST HAVE - **Experience of conducting reviews under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996.

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• Experience of making offers of accommodation under Part VII of the said Act-be it Temporary Accommodation or Accommodation to bring to end either relief duty OR the duty under section 193 (2) of the said Act.
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• Experience of managing Accommodation Placement Team/s.***
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Key responsibilities:

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• Conduct statutory s.202 homelessness reviews under the Housing Act 1996.
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• Review decisions on duty owed, suitability, priority need, intentionality, and local connection.
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• Apply the Homelessness Code of Guidance, Review Regulations, and relevant case law.
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• Draft clear, legally defensible review decision letters within statutory timescales.
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• Work with Housing Options & Support teams, Legal Services, and partner agencies.
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• Monitor compliance and contribute to service improvements.
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Person specification:

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• Minimum 3 years’ experience in homelessness/housing services.
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• Demonstrable experience conducting s.202 reviews.
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• Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 1996, HRA 2017, and relevant case law.
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• Experience working within a London local authority.
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• Ability to conduct detailed and thorough investigations.
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• Excellent letter and report writing skills.
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• The ability to build affective collaborative working relationships across internal Services.
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• Inquisitive mind and ability to think on their feet.
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• Ability to work under pressure.
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• Ability to work to deadlines.
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To apply or for more information, please contact:

Chika Nwokorie

Ador Resourcing Ltd