Housing Reviews Officer

We are looking to recruit a hard working individual to join our Appeals & Reviews team. The desired candidate must be highly experienced in dealing with Part VI Housing Register Appeals and Part VII Homelessness Reviews.

The role is advertised as a hybrid role (a combination of home and office based working). The successful candidate will need to be able to commute to the County Courts to attend s204 appeal hearing as required in order to fulfil the needs of the service.

Key duties : Carrying out all homelessness and housing register reviews within the prescribed legislative timescale and with regards to current legislations, case laws and policy.

Working closely with Team Manager to minimise legal challenges. Monitor and report on Judicial Reviews and other legal and Ombudsman challenges and enquiries.

Attending court on behalf of the Council in County Court and High Court matters and working with the Team Manager on relevant issues to protect the Council’s interests.

Identify and monitor outstanding appeals and reviews to ensure that they are completed within agreed timescales.

Work closely with other departments, teams and external agencies to ensure the Council meets its legal responsibilities across a range of legislation for all customers.