Cessation of Duty (COD) Officer (SO2)
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Job Summary
- Oversee a portfolio of complex homelessness cases.
- Evaluate the lawful discharge or cessation of statutory homelessness duties.
- Conduct thorough investigations and legal inquiries.
- Examine evidence from applicants support providers health professionals and partner agencies.
- Identify evidence gaps and guide further investigations.
- Analyze conflicting information to establish facts.
- Apply relevant legislation statutory guidance and case law to individual cases.
- Draft comprehensive "Minded To" and final decision letters.
- Assess credibility and weigh evidence to reach decisions.
- Maintain detailed and accurate case records.
- Collaborate with legal teams review officers and housing colleagues.
- Ensure decisions are legally robust and withstand Section 202 Reviews and legal scrutiny.
- Conclude the Councils homelessness duty.
- Terminate temporary accommodation placements.
- Initiate possession or eviction proceedings.
- Determine cases of intentional homelessness.
- Evaluate the suitability of accommodation.
- Decide on the continuation or cessation of statutory duties.
- Be subject to statutory review processes.
- Extensive experience in a Local Authority Homelessness Service.
- Proven track record in making homelessness decisions under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996.
- Strong skills in decision writing.
- Experience in conducting detailed investigations and legal assessments.
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in handling complex homelessness and housing needs cases.
- Excellent written communication and analytical skills.
- Experience in preparing legally sound decision letters.
- Housing Act 1996 (Part VII)
- Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
- Homelessness Code of Guidance
- Equality Act 2010
- Public Sector Equality Duty
- Human Rights legislation and considerations
- Relevant homelessness case law
- Local Authority homelessness policies
- Statutory homelessness guidance
- 31.00 per hour (Umbrella)
- 3-Month Contract
- Location: Enfield London
- Hybrid Working
- Minimum 1 Office Day Per Week
- Bi-weekly Pay
- Opportunity to work within a specialized homelessness service.
- Engaging and rewarding casework with significant responsibility.
- Ideal for experienced professionals in Housing Options and Homelessness.
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Essential Requirements Significant experience working within a Local Authority Homelessness Service. Extensive experience making homelessness decisions under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996. Strong decision-writing skills. Experience conducting detailed investigations and legal assessments. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Experience handling complex homelessness and housing needs cases. Excellent written communication and analytical skills. Experience preparing legally robust decision letters. Essential Knowledge Housing Act 1996 (Part VII) Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Homelessness Code of Guidance Equality Act 2010 Public Sector Equality Duty Human Rights legislation and considerations Relevant homelessness case law Local Authority homelessness policies Statutory homelessness guidance Whats on Offer 31.00 per hour (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract Location: Enfield London Hybrid Working Minimum 1 Office Day Per Week Bi-weekly Pay Opportunity to work within a specialist homelessness service. Challenging and rewarding casework with significant responsibility. Excellent opportunity for experienced Housing Options and Homelessness professionals. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Cessation of Duty Officer Homelessness Officer Senior Homelessness Officer Housing Needs Officer Housing Options Officer Housing Solutions Officer Review Officer or Homelessness Prevention Officer.
