Reviews Officer

Are you a Reviews Officer looking for work in East London?

Morgan Hunt's Public Sector and Government client based in East London is looking to recruit a Reviews Officer to provide support throughout a busy period.

This assignment has been deemed inside of IR35.

As a Reviews Officer, you will be responsible for conducting reviews of housing assessments and decisions, with a focus on ensuring compliance with Section 202 of the Housing Act 1996 and other relevant legislation.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have the ability to:

• Conduct reviews in accordance with Section 202 of the Housing Act 1996, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and procedural fairness throughout the review process.
• Conduct independent reviews of housing assessments and decisions, including homelessness assessments, housing benefit determinations, and housing allocations. Evaluate evidence, consider relevant legislation and case law, and make impartial decisions.
• Provide guidance and support to clients throughout the review process, explaining their rights, options, and the review procedure. Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure their views are accurately represented.
• Make fair and impartial decisions based on evidence presented during the review process, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures. Document decisions and provide clear reasoning for outcomes.
• Liaise with clients, legal representatives, and other stakeholders regarding outcomes and potential further appeal processes. Provide information to clients seeking to escalate their case.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance the review process. Provide feedback and recommendations to management.

If you're looking to work Hybrid for a Public Sector and Government client based in East London, and feel you meet the essential criteria outlined above to be a Reviews Officer, please contact the team with an up-to-date CV.