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Reviews Officer (Homelessness) - Housing

Ador Resourcing
Walthamstow Contract GBP 41,496 – 41,496
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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.

  • 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.

  • 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:
  • 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.

To apply or for more information, please contact:

Chika Nwokorie

Ador Resourcing Ltd

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