Housing Solutions Reviews Officer

Job Purpose Housing Solutions Reviews OfficerTo conduct robust and timely reviews of decisions made under Lambeth Council''s Allocations Policy and in pursuit of the Council''s statutory duties to the homeless. Responsibilities Housing Solutions Reviews OfficerTo be senior in rank to Housing Officers and provide an independent legal review of cases where a customer is dissatisfied with a Council''s decision on the allocation of housing. To liaise with external partners and carry out statutory review enquiries and proceedings prior to review decisions Housing Solutions Reviews Officer To ensure that statutory decisions are able to withstand, political, media and legal scrutiny. Housing Solutions Reviews Officer To provide effective, professional Review and Appeal service on behalf of the Housing Service. Housing Solutions Reviews Officer To work professionally with service users, their representatives and other agencies involved with Reviews and Appeals. To work collaboratively with other teams within Homeless Services to deal with Reviews and Appeals within the prescribed time limits. To instruct legal services on Housing Act appeals and represent the Council in Court as and when required. To manage and control the use of costly temporary accommodation during the review and Court appeal process. To ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the current relevant legislation, and any central government or Lambeth policies, procedures and performance measures. To ..... full job details .....