Local Authority Housing, Homelessness Reviews Officer, Central London

Local Authority Housing, Homelessness Reviews Officer, Central London 
Pay rate £30.77 per hour
Contract role, Local Authority Housing Services
 
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Homelessness Reviews Officer in the Central London area.
You will need to have worked in a similar role within a Local Authority Housing Department, and have experience of the following:
·         Proven experience of completing homelessness reviews
·         Experience of completing housing register and temporary accommodation suitability reviews
·         Strong working knowledge of homelessness legislation and associated policies
·         Experience of statutory decision-making within a housing or homelessness context
Key Responsibilities
·         Complete statutory homelessness reviews, including housing register and temporary accommodation suitability reviews
·         Ensure all decisions comply with homelessness legislation, statutory guidance, and council policies
·         Manage a caseload proactively with minimal supervision, progressing cases efficiently to conclusion
·         Liaise with service users, colleagues, and partner agencies via email, telephone, and face-to-face contact
·         Accurately record and document all case activity on case management systems and relevant spreadsheets
·         Obtain, assess, and analyse information to support robust and defensible review decisions
·         Communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring all interactions are led with empathy and understanding
·         Independently drive queries and workloads forward in a fast-paced environment
·         Complete all administrative tasks to a high standard, ensuring records are clear, concise, and legally compliant
 
Please get in touch for more information. 
 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

 
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.