Reviews Officer - Waltham - £27.78 p/h umb

Added 08/06/2026

Reviews Officer - Waltham -Reviews OfficerLondon Borough of Waltham ForestContract: 3-6 monthsKey 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...

Homelessness Reviews Officer- Westminster

Added 07/04/2026

Job Title: Reviews Officer Organisation: Westminster City Council Rate: £30.77 per hour (Umbrella) Working Arrangement: Hybrid (office and home-based working as required) Contract Type: Agency / Temporary About the Role Westminster City Council is seeking an experienced Reviews Officer to join our Housing Services team. This role will focus on delivering high-quality statutory reviews across homelessness decisions, the housing register, and temporary accommodation suitability, ensuring all reviews are completed lawfully, fairly, and within required timescales. The successful candidate will manage a varied and complex caseload, applying sound judgement and strong legislative knowledge to statutory decision-making while providing a customer-focused service...

Housing Reviews Officer - Slough - £35.69 p/h umb

Added 30/06/2026

Housing Reviews Officer - Slough - £35.69 p/h umb Responsible to: Housing Review LeadKey relationships/Functional links with:Housing Demand, Homelessness, Allocations, Temporary Accommodation, Legal Services, Tenancy Services, Social Care, senior managers, Members, MPs, applicants, advocates, solicitors, law centres, Counsel, Ombudsman services and external partner agencies.Main Purpose of Job:To act as the Council's independent statutory review decision-maker for homelessness, temporary accommodation suitability, housing allocations and discharge of duty decisions under Parts VI and VII of the Housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, associated regulations, statutory guidance, case law and Council policy.The postholder will make fair, lawful, evidence-based and clearly reasoned...

Reviews Officer - Kensington & Chelsea - £36.08 p/h umb

Added 24/06/2026

Reviews Officer - Kensington & Chelsea - £36.08 p/h umbThe officer will work with the Housing Needs Service to respond to complaints concerning homelessness, temporary accommodation, housing register applications, as well as other service matters. Knowledge and experience of complaints handling required. Knowledge and experience of homeless duties very beneficial. Candidates with experience of homelessness statutory review investigations welcomed. Candidates must have strong written communication skills and expression, and will be expected to comply with RBKC Codesigned Customer Service Standards.To apply reach out to me on :02030471496Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited...

Reviews Officer - Redbridge - £42 p/h umb

Added 24/06/2026

Reviews Officer - Redbridge - £42 p/h umbThis will involve: Contribute as a member of the Reviews and Service Improvement team.Managing all aspects of own casework in association with all reviews carried out, keeping detailed case notes, liaising with the customer and their advocates, and responding to solicitors and other correspondence within target and to a very high standardProviding any necessary input on cases that are appealed in the County Court and beyond, preparing witness statements and responses to appeal as required in conjunction other officers and managers, and the Council's Legal Department. Taking appropriate decisions on requests for interim...

Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer - Waltham - £23.41 p/h umb

Added 09/07/2026

Temporary Accommodation Placement Officer - Waltham - £23.41 p/h umbIn this vital role, you'll be at the heart of our mission to support households in urgent need of housing. You'll be responsible for arranging and managing temporary accommodation placements for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.What you'll do:Work closely with households to ensure their needs are met quickly and appropriately.Liaise with accommodation providers, landlords and partners to secure suitable accommodation.Balance the challenge of demand with available resources, finding creative solutions to tough situations.Ensure placements are safe, compliant and cost-effective while keeping customer care at the heart of everything you do.Be part...

Temporary Accommodation Reduction Officer - Waltham - £26.04 p/h umb

Added 08/07/2026

Temporary Accommodation Reduction Officer - Waltham - £26.04 p/h umbTo provide specialist support in reducing temporary accommodation use by matching suitable customers to a range of properties in the Private Sector sourced through our range of schemes. To minimise admissions into temporary accommodation through timely offers at the earlier stages of the homelessness journey and maximising exit out of temporary accommodation through effective use of other private sector options.To apply reach out to me on : 02030471496Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845....

Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer - Waltham - £22.44 p/h umb

Added 03/07/2026

Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer - Waltham - £22.44 p/h umbRole Title Temporary Accommodation Housing OfficerJob Family Place / Housing / Housing Options & SupportCompetency Level All ColleaguesPay Range / Scale SO2- 22.44 Umbrella PurposeTo provide effective day to day housing management for temporary accommodation owned or directly managed by the Council, ensuring properties are safe, well maintained, and compliant with all relevant legislation, policies and standards.To maintain high property standards by carrying out inspections, investigations and follow up actions in response to complaints, repairs issues, damp and mould concerns, anti social behaviour, and tenancy/licence breaches. The postholder ensures that issues...

Housing Options Officer - Waltham - £40.54 p/h umb

Added 18/06/2026

Housing Options Officer - Waltham - £40.54 p/h About usWaltham Forest is one of London's most dynamic boroughs; diverse, ambitious, and proudly resident-focused. We are driven by a clear purpose: to support our communities and deliver high-quality, modern services that make a difference. We're also a Good Work Standard employer, committed to fairness, wellbeing, and creating an inclusive environment where people can do their best work.About the roleThis is not a desk job; it's frontline, high impact work.As a Housing Options & Assessment Officer, you'll manage a varied caseload of residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. You'll...

Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer - Harrow

Added 19/06/2026

Role Purpose * To be responsible for the effective delivery of the Council's duty to prevent and relieve homelessness for households who approach the Council in housing need. This will involve assisting homeless households to avoid the experience of temporary accommodation by engaging with all necessary parties including landlords and other excluders to stop the loss of their current accommodation followed by a planned move to the Private Rented Sector where appropriate. When this is not possible or appropriate, to explore and present a range of housing options to resolve their housing needs. * The postholder will have the ability...

Community Homelessness Prevention Officer - Westminster

Added 07/04/2026

Order # : RQ1718631 Job Title : Community Homelessness Prevention Officer WCR 2 Max Job Category : Housing Category : Agency Workers Level 1 Name : Housing & Commercial Partnership DNU Job Category : Housing Client : City of Westminster Council Client Location : City of Westminster Council Justification : Peak in Workload Estimated Supply Total : £29,923.92 Status : Open IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Client Owner : James Breed Client Manager : James Breed Hours Per Week : 36.00 Start Date : 04/05/2026 End Date : 27/07/2026 Start Time : 09:00 End Time : 17:00 WILL NEED A...

Homelessness Officer - Westminster

Added 07/04/2026

Job Title: Homelessness Officer Organisation: Westminster City Council Rate: £30.77 per hour (Umbrella) Working Arrangement: Hybrid (office and home-based working as required) Contract Type: Agency / Temporary About the Role Westminster City Council is seeking an experienced Homelessness Officer to support our Housing Services team. This role will focus on delivering high-quality homelessness casework across prevention and relief duties, with particular emphasis on working with families. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a complex caseload, ensuring statutory duties are met in line with homelessness legislation and council policies, and delivering a customer-focused service led by empathy, professionalism, and...

Homelessness Complaints and Enquiries Officer - Westminster

Added 07/04/2026

WILL REQUIRE AN ADULTS DBS AND 5 YEARS REFERENCES Job Title: Complaints and Enquiries Officer Organisation: Westminster City Council Rate: £40.00 per hour (Umbrella) Working Arrangement: Hybrid (office and home-based working as required) Contract Type: Agency / Temporary About the Role Westminster City Council is seeking an experienced Complaints and Enquiries Officer to support our Housing Services team. This role will focus on managing, investigating, and responding to complaints and enquiries relating to homelessness services, including statutory decision-making, the housing register, and temporary accommodation. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of complex complaints, ensuring timely, thorough, and compliant...

Reviews officer - Dorset

Added 22/05/2026

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Housing Reviews Officer to join Dorset Council on a fully remote, home-based basis (15 hours per week). This role involves carrying out statutory housing reviews under Parts VI and VII of the Housing Act 1996. The successful candidate will have strong experience undertaking Section 202 reviews within a Local Authority setting and will be confident drafting detailed, legally robust decision letters. You will apply up-to-date legislation, statutory guidance, case law, and council policy to ensure high-quality, well-reasoned review decisions that are clearly communicated in plain English. This is a short-term temporary contract...

Reviews officer - Dorset

Added 21/05/2026

Job Title: Housing Reviews Officer Location: Remote Contract Type: Temporary (4 weeks) Salary: £25- £29 per hour (DOE) Hours: 15 hours per week About Us Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, supplying high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions across various departments. We are proud to be an ethical, trustworthy, and caring organisation. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Housing Reviews Officer to join Dorset Council on a fully remote, home-based basis (15 hours per week). This role involves carrying out statutory housing reviews under Parts VI and VII of the Housing Act 1996. The...