Reviews Officer (Homelessness)
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21.28 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 July 2026 |
| Location: | Walthamstow, East London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wax Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Job title: Reviews Officer (Homelessness)
Job Category: Housing
Location: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF, London Borough of Waltham Forest
Hours Per Week:36
Pay: £21.28 per hour
This is a new position in the service to manage growing reviews demand. As the service has a planned reorganisation we have been advised agency cover is the most appropriate route to ensure any staff impacted by the reorganisation can be considered for this position.
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.
Job Category: Housing
Location: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF, London Borough of Waltham Forest
Hours Per Week:36
Pay: £21.28 per hour
This is a new position in the service to manage growing reviews demand. As the service has a planned reorganisation we have been advised agency cover is the most appropriate route to ensure any staff impacted by the reorganisation can be considered for this position.
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.