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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Rugby. Are looking for a Housing Reviews & Quality Assurance Officer to join their organisation.

Job Role: Housing Reviews & Quality Assurance Officer
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 3 months (Possible Extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: Rugby
Rate of Pay: £30 p/h umbrella
Office Based/Hybrid: 40% office based (about 2 days)

Purpose:
To lead the statutory independent housing review function in accordance with the Housing Act 1996, covering both homelessness decisions and housing allocations. The post holder will ensure legal compliance and continuous service improvement through quality assurance, training, and expert guidance across the Housing Options team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and conduct statutory reviews under Section 202 and related housing legislation, ensuring decisions are legally sound and in line with council policies and procedures.
• Provide expert legal interpretation and advice in response to litigation and housing case law, supporting the preparation of case files and guidance for counsel.
• Lead on quality assurance of homeless services, promoting consistent, high-quality decision-making and service delivery.
• Develop and implement compliance programs, including regular audits and assessments to ensure alignment with local and national legal standards.
• Oversee the accurate and timely completion of government housing data returns (e.g. HCLIC), enhancing data integrity and transparency.
• Identify trends in homelessness demand and risks in service delivery; develop strategic action plans to mitigate these risks and improve outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement through root cause analysis and data-driven solutions.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Housing Reviews & Quality Assurance Officer role or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing statutory housing reviews and audit processes.
• In-depth knowledge of housing legislation, statutory guidance, and relevant case law.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on  020 3854 4911
 to discuss further.

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