Homelessness Review Officer

Location: Northamptonshire

Reference: SCS431

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Position: Homelessness Review Officer
Location: North Northamptonshire Council
Contract Type: Full Time (37 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £38 per hour (depending on experience)

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Homelessness Review Officer to join North Northamptonshire Council. This role will involve leading and managing the statutory housing review process under Part 7, Section 202 Housing Act 1996 (as amended), as well as Part 6 for housing allocation decisions. The role requires ensuring that decisions made by the Housing Advice and Options Service are legally compliant, robust, and defensible.

You will be responsible for conducting reviews of homelessness decisions, ensuring high-quality service delivery while adhering to legislation, case law, and Council policies. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on homelessness prevention while working in a supportive and dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage statutory reviews ensuring all reviews are completed within the statutory timescales and in line with relevant legislation, case law, and best practices.
• Oversee decision-making processes, ensuring all decisions are robust, defensible, and legally sound by providing expert oversight, quality assurance, and constructive feedback to decision-makers.
• Manage a personal caseload, including complex and high-profile reviews, ensuring thorough investigations, clear communication with applicants, and the production of high-quality decision letters.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including legal representatives, advocacy groups, and partner agencies, ensuring transparency, fairness, and effective communication throughout the review process.

Work Arrangement:

• Primarily remote with limited office presence.
• Hybrid role, requiring in-person meetings with customers in Corby, Kettering, and Wellingborough to discuss their review requests.

Caseload:

• Caseload may vary based on demand.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Review Officer, specifically handling Section 202 housing reviews.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate up to £38 per hour.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and the below compliance documents:

– Rights to Work (British Passport /  Share code and passport)

– Proof of National Insurance Number (P45/P60/Payslip/HMRC document)

– DBS Certificate (please confirm if it is online)

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