Reviews Officer (Homelessness)

Are you an experienced Housing Officer with a strong understanding of Part VII of the Housing Act 1996? We are working with a forward-thinking Local Authority seeking a skilled professional to join their Housing Service and play a key role in managing an increasing volume of statutory housing reviews and accommodation offers.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy service during a period of transformation and make an immediate impact supporting vulnerable residents while ensuring legal compliance across homelessness decision-making.

The Role You will be responsible for managing and determining reviews under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, ensuring decisions are legally robust, evidence-based and delivered within statutory timescales. You will also oversee and make offers of suitable accommodation, including both Temporary Accommodation and settled housing solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct statutory reviews under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996.
Assess complex housing and homelessness cases and produce well-reasoned review decisions.
Make offers of Temporary Accommodation and settled accommodation in line with legislation and policy.
Ensure all decisions comply with current housing legislation, case law and best practice.
Liaise with applicants, legal representatives, housing providers and internal stakeholders.
Maintain accurate case records and provide clear written communication throughout the review process.About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

Proven experience conducting reviews under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996.
Experience making offers of accommodation under homelessness legislation, including Temporary Accommodation.
Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation, guidance and case law.
Excellent written decision-making and report-writing skills.
The ability to manage a demanding caseload and work independently.
Previous Local Authority housing experience.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and evolving Housing Service where your expertise will be highly valued. You will play a crucial role in ensuring fair, lawful and timely decisions for residents seeking housing assistance
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed