Aatom Recruitment is hiring on behalf of Local Authority for the role of RQ#removed# - Homelessness Reviews Officer

Job Title: RQ#removed# - 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