Review Officer - Housing

Description

We are looking for an experienced candidate to carry out the following duties:

1) To carry out the statutory function of reviewing all homeless decisions, offers of accommodation, housing register assessments, where a review is requested.

2)To ensure that statutory reviews are carried out within the statutory time limits.

3) To liaise with the Legal Department and Head of Service to defend legal challenges whether that is from judicial review proceedings or Section 204 Housing Act 2004 appeal to the County Court.

4) In liaison with Head of Service to develop procedures and guidelines for officers.

5) To develop training programs and train staff in relation to changes in legislation/caselaw/regulations

6) To ensure that complaints, MP, Member & solicitor enquiries are logged and responded to within target timeframes

To apply for this role you must have:

Be eligible to work within the UK

Good knowledge of Housing Legislation

We offer:

An excellent referral scheme for each successfully placed referral

Certified complimentary training

24 hour one on one specialist social work consultant based within your geographical area

Employee Benefits Programme

Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment - we offer twice weekly payroll too!

For more information or details of other roles, please contact Simone at Social Care Locums or visit our website to upload your CV.

Ad ID: 5417348310