Reviews Officer (Homelessness)
| Company: | Wax Recruitment Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24.54 |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Walthamstow, E17 4JF |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job title: Reviews Officer (Homelessness)
Job Category: Housing
Location: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF, London Borough of Waltham Forest
Hours per week 2
Salary: £24.54 per hour
£30-£35 depending on experience.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT - minimum of 2-4 years continuous experience of conducting reviews under section 202 of the Housing Act 1996 Part VII or making offers of accommodation under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996
MUST HAVE - **minimum of 2-4 years continuous experience of conducting reviews under section 202 of the Housing Act 1996 Part VII or making offers of accommodation under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996”.
1. 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.
2. Experience of managing Accommodation Placement Team/s.***
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:
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