Aatom Recruitment is hiring on behalf of Local Authority for the role of RQ1718621 - Homelessness Reviews Officer
Job Title: RQ1718621 - Homelessness Reviews Officer
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Hours per week: 36
Key Responsibilities


Complete statutory homelessness reviews, including housing register and temporary accommodation suitability reviews
Ensure all decisions comply with homelessness legislation, statutory guidance, and council policies
Manage a caseload proactively with minimal supervision, progressing cases efficiently to conclusion
Liaise with service users, colleagues, and partner agencies via email, telephone, and face-to-face contact
Accurately record and document all case activity on case management systems and relevant spreadsheets
Obtain, assess, and analyse information to support robust and defensible review decisions
Communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring all interactions are led with empathy and understanding
Independently drive queries and workloads forward in a fast-paced environment
Complete all administrative tasks to a high standard, ensuring records are clear, concise, and legally compliant


What We Are Looking For, Essential Requirements:


Proven experience of completing homelessness reviews (mandatory)
Experience of completing housing register and temporary accommodation suitability reviews (mandatory)
Strong working knowledge of homelessness legislation and associated policies
Experience of statutory decision-making within a housing or homelessness context
Strong written and numerical skills
Experience using case management systems
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to manage workload independently