Reviews Coordinator

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Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UKs first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Are you confident applying complex housing legislation to realworld cases Can you manage a heavy fastmoving caseload while meeting strict statutory deadlines Are you an exceptional communicator who can explain complex issues clearly and sensitively Do you have the analytical ability to unravel complex casework and make sound defensible decisions

Whats the role

The role is to deliver a highquality statutory review service for homelessness and housing decisions ensuring all reviews appeals and complaints are investigated thoroughly and completed within legal deadlines. It involves making complex legally robust decisions managing a demanding caseload and liaising closely with solicitors MPs the Ombudsman and partner agencies. The post also drives service improvement by identifying issues providing guidance to staff and promoting a strong homelessnessprevention approach.

Whats in it for you

Excellent training and development opportunities plus a range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working and family friendly policies

Season ticket and bicycle loans

A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships

Supportive staff networks

What were looking for

Were looking for someone with strong expertise in homelessness and housing legislation who can confidently apply complex law to real cases. Youll need excellent analytical skills to investigate evidence and produce clear robust review decisions within strict statutory deadlines. We want a skilled communicator who can write highquality responses for MPs the Ombudsman and vulnerable households while maintaining professionalism and empathy. You should also thrive in a fastpaced environment managing a demanding caseload and building effective relationships with legal teams partners and internal services.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

Relevant experience is needed

The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check

The recruitment process is anonymous and we dont accept CVs.

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job please contact Hiring Manager Fergus Downie @

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

45852.00- 47925.00 per annum (PO2)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) which is subject to evidential proof

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at Council has a dedicated employment support service Lewisham Works which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works please emailJobsAndSkills@ an advisor will be in touch with you.

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