Full job descriptionReviews Officer (Homelessness) - Housing
Location: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF, United Kingdom
Contract: Temporary (16Weeks)
Start Date: 03 Aug 2026
Hours: 36 hours per week (2 days in the office)
Rate: £ 21.28 per hour (PAYE)
IR35 Status: Inside
About the Role
Reviews Officer
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Interviews in person only***
MUST HAVE - **Experience of conducting reviews under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996.
*Experience of making offers of accommodation under Part VII of the said Act-be it Temporary Accommodation or Accommodation to bring to end either relief duty OR the duty under section 193 (2) of the said Act.
*Experience of managing Accommodation Placement Team/s.***
Key responsibilities:
*Conduct statutory s.202 homelessness reviews under the Housing Act 1996.
*Review decisions on duty owed, suitability, priority need, intentionality, and local connection.
*Apply the Homelessness Code of Guidance, Review Regulations, and relevant case law.
*Draft clear, legally defensible review decision letters within statutory timescales.
*Work with Housing Options & Support teams, Legal Services, and partner agencies.
*Monitor compliance and contribute to service improvements.
Person specification:
*Minimum 3 years’ experience in homelessness/housing services.
*Demonstrable experience conducting s.202 reviews.
*Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 1996, HRA 2017, and relevant case law.
*Experience working within a London local authority.
*Ability to conduct detailed and thorough investigations.
*Excellent letter and report writing skills.
*The ability to build affective collaborative working relationships across internal Services.
*Inquisitive mind and ability to think on their feet.
*Ability to work under pressure.
*Ability to work to deadlines.


To apply or for more information, please contact:
Chika Nwokorie
Ador Resourcing Ltd