Coordination & Review Officer

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Coordination & Review Officer on a 3 months contract with the possibility of further extension.

Key accountabilities:

• To manage a large and complex caseload and maintain accurate and detailed casework records and to manage priorities to meet individual and service performance targets and in accordance with procedures with regard to s.202 and s.204 requests.
• To ensure that the client meets its legal responsibility to carry out enquiries into reviews requested under part VI and VII of the Housing Act 1996 as amended.
• To be responsible for the thorough investigation of reviews and in conjunction with the Reviews Officer and Homelessness Prevention Manager, recommend the appropriate outcome ensuring compliance with the regulatory framework, statutory deadlines and the Code of Guidance.
• In cases where s.188 temporary accommodation is requested pending a s.202 review decision, to draft and issue a decision as per ex p Mohammed (1997), or otherwise authorising or extending temporary accommodation where appropriate.
• Investigate and assess applications for review of decisions and other matters subject to review, making enquiries as necessary to determine the extent of the client’s duties and powers, drafting decision letters as directed.
• Meets deadlines without prompting and proactively consults with relevant managers where an assessment suggests an alternative course of action to a review should take place
• To comply with administrative procedures for the conduct of reviews including contributing to the ongoing improvement and development of those procedures and IT software solution
• Work closely with the Housing Needs Management team to gain and develop a robust interpretation of complex legislation and the statutory duties of the client on relevant legislation and enactment of law and ensure implementation of any subsequent changes arising from amendments in statute and guidance.

Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 as amended and related legislation and caselaw
• Demonstrable knowledge of s.202 & s.204 review procedures
• Understanding of the legal and procedural requirements in relation to homelessness and access to social housing
• Experience of applying legislation from Part 6 and Part 7 of the Housing Act, and other relevant legislation, case law and best practice to homelessness or review cases
• Experience of undertaking statutory homelessness decisions and Personal Housing Plans under the Housing Act 1996 as amended by Homelessness Reduction Act 2017

If you are interested, please apply or contact Pocholo for more information!