Reviews Officer (Homelessness) - Housing

Reviews Officer (Homelessness) - Housing Location: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF, United Kingdom Contract: Temporary (16Weeks) Start Date: 03 Aug 2026 Hours: 36 hours per week (2 days in the office) Rate: £ 21.28 per hour (PAYE) IR35 Status: Inside About the Role Reviews Officer London Borough of Waltham Forest Interviews in person only*** MUST HAVE - **Experience of conducting reviews under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996. • Experience of making offers of accommodation under Part VII of the said Act-be it Temporary Accommodation or Accommodation to bring to end either relief duty OR the duty under section 193 (2) of the said Act. • Experience of managing Accommodation Placement Team/s.*** 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. To apply or for more information, please contact: Chika Nwokorie Ador Resourcing Ltd