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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Newham. Are looking for a Homelessness Reviews Officer to join their organisation.

Job Role: Homelessness Reviews Officer
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 6-7 months possible extension
Location: Newham
Office Based/Hybrid: TBC
Rate of Pay: Up to £33 p/h umbrella for the right candidate


Purpose:
To take a ‘risk-based’ approach when reviewing cases, using sound judgement and a comprehensive knowledge of the relevant legislation. To represent the Council at Court on decisions, pertaining to Housing and Homelessness.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assess the merits of individual cases in respect of threats of Judicial Review and requests for interim accommodation.
• To maintain extensive and specialist knowledge of relevant housing legislation, case law and guidance as well as local and national policies in order to provide expert advice and guidance to staff, colleagues, council members as well as partners and stakeholders.
• To contribute to the day to day management and development of move on, prevention and housing options and coordinate services with health care, young people and prison/probation services to ensure the provision of suitable housing move on solutions for people leaving care or institutions.
• To contribute to the development of proactive housing services for residents affected by the impacts of homelessness, welfare reform and other policy or legislative changes.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Homelessness Reviews Officer role or equivalent.
• Educated to degree level standard or equivalent or demonstrable suitable experience.
• DBS Required

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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