Housing Solutions Reviews Officer (PO3) Rate: £36.72 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Temporary Location: London (Hybrid working available) We are currently recruiting an experienced Housing Solutions Reviews Officer to join a busy Housing Needs service. This is a specialist role requiring strong technical knowledge of homelessness legislation and proven experience of statutory reviews. The Role You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, legally robust reviews and appeals service, ensuring decisions comply with statutory requirements and can withstand legal scrutiny. Working independently, you will manage complex homelessness review cases and liaise with a wide range of stakeholders including legal representatives, advocates, and internal housing teams. Key Responsibilities Undertake statutory homelessness reviews under Housing Act 1996 Part 7 (s202) Issue well-reasoned, legally sound review decisions within statutory timescales Apply the Homelessness Code of Guidance, Review Regulations, and relevant case law Liaise with legal services, including preparing cases for court and responding to Judicial Review threats Work collaboratively with housing and temporary accommodation teams to manage risk and cost Handle correspondence from solicitors, MPs, councillors, and other representatives Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with information governance requirementsEssential Requirements ⚠️ Candidates who do not meet the below criteria should not apply

A minimum of 12 months’ experience (within the last 2 years) undertaking Homelessness Part 7 s202 reviews Proven, in-depth understanding of:

Housing Act 1996 (as amended) Homelessness Reduction Act Homelessness Review Regulations Homelessness Code of Guidance Relevant homelessness case law Experience of managing complex cases involving vulnerability and multiple needs Ability to produce clear, defensible written decisions suitable for legal scrutinyDesirable Knowledge Equality Act, Care Act, Mental Health legislation, Children Act, Immigration legislation, and Welfare Reform Experience representing or supporting cases at court or appeal stageThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced reviews professional to work in a challenging and rewarding environment with a competitive umbrella rate