Job Description

Homelessness Review Officer

Kettering

Contract

£38.00 per hour paid via Umbrella Company inside IR35

Our client is looking for an experienced Homelessness Review Officer.

* Work Arrangement: Predominantly remote with limited office presence. Hybrid role requiring in-person meetings with customers in Corby, Kettering, and Wellingborough to discuss their review requests.

* Caseload: Varies based on demand

The Reviews Officer will lead and manage the statutory housing review process under Part 7, Section 202 Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and where required and Part 6 (housing allocation decisions), ensuring decisions made by the Housing Advice and Options Service are legally compliant, robust, and defensible.

The role involves completing the review of decisions relating to homelessness and ensuring excellent service delivery while adhering to legislative requirements, guidance, case law, and Council policies and procedures.

Principal responsibilities

1. Lead and manage statutory reviews ensuring that all reviews are completed within statutory timescales and in accordance with relevant legislation, case law, and best practice.

2. Ensure that all decisions are robust, defensible, and legally sound by providing expert oversight, quality assurance, and feedback to decision-makers.

3. Manage a personal caseload including complex and high-profile reviews ensuring detailed investigations, clear communication with applicants, and high-quality decision letters are produced.

4. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including legal representatives, advocacy groups, and partner agencies, to ensure transparency, fairness, and effective communication throughout the review process.

PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.

The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer