Housing Needs Review Caseworker

Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Camden Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience We are looking for a Housing Needs Review Caseworker this role will be : Hybrid N1C 4AG The right candidate will: * To assist the housing needs group to improve its services by investigating and responding to enquiries from Members/MP’s and formal complaints. * To carry out statutory reviews of decisions under the Housing Act 1996, as amended by the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 (both Part VI and Part VII reviews). * To have direct communication with customers and their elected or other representatives, including lawyers and advocates. Also, close liaison with officers and managers within the housing needs group, to ensure and promote good understanding of the group’s work and services. * This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Carry out homeless reviews under Part VII of the Housing Act, as amended by the Homeless Reduction Act 2017. * Investigate and respond to complaints and respond to MP and Councillor enquiries about housing need applicants. We require the following: * Experience working within a local authority DESIRABLE. To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed) If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE. Look forward to speaking with you soon