Reviews Officer - Waltham - £27.78 p/h umb

Reference: 3554643225_1780918601

Reviews Officer - Waltham -

Reviews Officer
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Contract: 3-6 months

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.




Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Added 08/06/2026
Reference: 3554643225_1780918601

Reviews Officer - Waltham - £27.78 p/h umb

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